Project Manager - Benguerir

The Research Infrastructure Management Office is hiring a Project Manager to ensure the excellent operation of the equipment mutualization platform. The position's main duties will include:

 Monitor and lead the platform applications (LIMS/Q-reserve)

• Coordinate with the lab managers to elaborate and implement the equipment documentation (SOPs, PSSRs…)
• Coordinating with research leads and laboratory managers to ensure their needs are represented.
• Manage all platform modules in terms of updating and troubleshooting.
• Act as a liaison between Facilities and laboratory managers and oversee the tracking of work to ensure timely completion and communication of their status.
• Follow up on the process workflow originating from the implementation of the quality management system.
• Maintain the lab equipment inventory and documentation updated.
• Coordinate the installation, maintenance, calibration, and validation of the research equipment.
• Coordinate and works closely with the research lead and laboratory managers to the establishment of financial estimates for equipment and analysis requests.
• Participate in lab safety tasks and assist in HAZOP studies.
• Contribute to the identification and implementation of change initiatives, in line with the university standards.
• Coordinate technical training sessions and participate in the organization of the platform events and develop training modules on instrument use and operation to maximize results.
• Participate in the preparation of technical and scientific documents related to the research infrastructures.
• Establish and consolidate all technical, scientific, and quality KPIs with complete follow-up.
• Contribute to the compilation, documentation, and operational work for Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety (QEHS) areas (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 & ISO 17025)
• Contribute to the establishment and set up of the Core lab facilities.
• Coordinate the implementation of ISO 45001 and ISO 17025 in the Core lab facilities.
• Promote Core lab facilities with internal and external partners.
• Analyze and suggest continuous improvement actions.

Qualifications

Engineer or master’s degree in science & technology

• Minimum 8 years of technical experience (academic, research, or industrial) in an R&D field in biotechnology, Food industry, Analytical chemistry, or physics.
• Experience at least in one of the following fields: spectroscopy, chromatography, microscopy, imaging, photonics, and biotechnology…
• Experience with laboratory and platform establishment, setup, and implementation.
• Mastery of different analytical instruments.
• Strong scientific knowledge in engineering sciences.
• Flexibility and ability to work as part of a team and manage challenging deadlines.
• Ability to respond flexibly & positively to organizational changes.
• Motivated, autonomous, and organized.
• Good interpersonal skills in customer service.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in French and English.