Molecular Diagnostic Manager – Reagent Manufacturing

About the role

Microhaem Scientifics & Medical Supplies Limited is seeking a Molecular Diagnostic Manager to lead the end‑to‑end manufacturing of molecular diagnostic reagents at its production facility in Kampala, Uganda. The role combines strategic oversight of scale‑up activities with hands‑on management of daily reagent production, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality diagnostic products for the African market.

Key responsibilities

• Lead daily molecular reagent production and supervise production teams.
• Drive scale‑up from pilot to commercial manufacturing while maintaining GMP and ISO 13485 compliance.
• Oversee batch records, CAPA, documentation, equipment performance and cleanroom practices.
• Support method validation, verification, technology transfer and product development.
• Implement contamination‑control strategies and coordinate QC testing for open and closed molecular systems.
• Collaborate with R&D, QA, QC and Regulatory Affairs to optimise processes and reduce costs.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or related field.
• Minimum 5 years hands‑on experience in molecular diagnostics manufacturing.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience supervising production teams.
• Proven track record of scale‑up within GMP/ISO 13485 environments.

Required skills

• PCR/qPCR and RT‑PCR expertise.
• DNA/RNA extraction and reagent manufacturing knowledge.
• Automated liquid handling, lyophilisation and cleanroom mixing.
• Understanding of GMP, ISO 13485, IMDRF, GHTF, CLSI and WHO frameworks.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract with opportunity to build world‑class diagnostic capacity in Africa.
• Professional development and leadership experience in a fast‑growing biotech environment.