Molecular Diagnostic Manager - Reagent Manufacturing (Global Opportunity)

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

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 requirements 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 & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in molecular diagnostic production in a GMP/ISO 13485-compliant manufacturing
• Minimum of 3 years' leadership experience 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
• Experience 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