WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

Manages the operations and organisation of a research or production laboratory.

SKILL LEVEL:

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least 5 years’ relevant experience.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• supervises laboratory technical staff and ensures they follow standard operating procedures;
• manages the care, handling and disposal of hazardous substances;
• works with production managers to ensure efficiency and quality of operations;
• designs and supervises validation studies and training programs;
• effects procedures to ensure factory or laboratory sanitation and delivers personal hygiene programs;
• supervises batch manufacturing and labelling processes;
• manages staff recruitment and human resource and Occupational Health and Safety issues;
• may assume responsibility for client liaison;
• may be responsible for the ordering of supplies and accounting duties.