Molecular Diagnostic Manager - Reagent Manufacturing
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Microhaem Scientifics is hiring a Molecular Diagnostic Manager to lead end-to-end manufacturing of molecular diagnostic reagents in Kampala, Uganda. The role requires 5+ years of GMP/ISO 13485-compliant production experience, leadership of molecular scientists, and strong skills in scale-up, quality systems, and regulatory compliance. Applications should be submitted with CV, academic documents, and referee details.
- Senior-level role leading molecular reagent manufacturing in Kampala
- Requires 5+ years in GMP/ISO 13485-compliant molecular diagnostics production
- Fixed-term contract reporting to the Chief Manufacturing Officer
- Must submit CV, certified academic documents, and two referees
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Experience
Level:
Senior level
Length:
5 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant
Location:
Uganda
Job descriptions &
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related field preferred.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on
in molecular diagnostic production in a GMP/ISO 13485-compliant manufacturing
Minimum of 3 years' leadership
as a supervisor of molecular reagent production teams.
Proven track record in scaling up molecular diagnostic reagent production, compliant with GMP/ISO 13485
Minimum 5 years in molecular diagnostics manufacturing, with at least 4 years in GMP/ISO 13485-compliant manufacturing leadership
KEY COMPETENCIES
Strong command of molecular reagent production, i.e., PCR/qPCR, RT-PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, and reagent
with both open and closed molecular
Hands-on expertise with automated liquid handling, lyophilisation, and cleanroom mixing
Knowledge of GMP, ISO 13485, IMDRF, GHTF, CLSI, and WHO TGS/TSS frameworks for IVD regulation and guidance.
Strategic leadership in manufacturing scale-up.
Strong regulatory and compliance
Ability to mentor and build resilient teams.
All eligible applicants should submit their applications with detailed and up-to-date CVs, certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates, and any other supporting documents, daytime telephone contacts, and addresses of two referees (including the current employer, where applicable) addressed to:
The Director Human Resource,
Microhaem Scientifics and Medical Supplies Limited
Plot 16 A-C Martyrs Way Ntinda
P.O Box 73496, Kampala, Uganda
Applications should be sent by email to
:
recruitment@microhaem.co.ug
as a single file in
Portable Document Format (PDF).
Applications should reference the Job Title in the subject of the email.
Please note that physical applications will not be accepted.
Deadline:
Monday, 28th September 2026, by 23:59pm (East African Time).
NOTE: This is a GLOBAL RECRUITMENT, All Potential candidates from all over the World are encouraged to Apply
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Requirements
- Job Tittle:
- Molecular Diagnostic Manager - Reagent Manufacturing
- Company: Microhaem Scientifics
- Reports to:
- Chief Manufacturing Officer, with matrix accountability to QMS Director
- Type of Contract:
- Fixed Term
- Department:
- Production (Molecular Reagents Manufacturing)
- Supervisory Authority Over:
- Molecular Scientists
- Duty Station: K
- ampala, Uganda
- for open systems and/or closed molecular
- Document all production activities in compliance with ISO 13485 and/or WHO TGS/TSS
- Participate in method validation, verification, and technology development and transfer
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction without compromising reagent
- Ensure SOPs and batch records are in place and consistently
- Oversee design and execution of performance evaluation studies (analytical and clinical).
- Champion contamination control strategies (cleanroom zoning, environmental monitoring).
- Work closely with R&D, QA, QC, and regulatory teams to support new product
- Train junior production staff on GMP/ISO 13485-compliant molecular reagent production techniques and GMP principles.
- Qualifications &
Job Purpose
Microhaem is seeking an experienced Molecular Diagnostic Manager to lead the end-to-end manufacturing of molecular diagnostic reagents. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise, proven leadership in scale-up, and mastery of GMP/ISO 13485 frameworks to ensure high-quality, globally competitive products.
DUTIES AND
Responsibilities
- Lead daily production of molecular diagnostic
- Ensure strict compliance with GMP, ISO 13485, SOPs, and quality
- Supervise and train production staff; plan manpower
- Oversee batch production records, documentation, and CAPA
- Monitor equipment performance, calibration, and preventive
- Drive workflow optimization and continuous process
- Lead scale-up of production from pilot to commercial batches, ensuring reproducibility and regulatory
- Implement electronic batch records and LIMS integration for
- Support incoming, in-process, and final QC testing