Laboratory Manager

This role is responsible for the operational and laboratory functions within the Randox Clinical Laboratory Services laboratory. Some of the key duties include:

• Ensuring that all laboratory-based testing for clinical diagnostics and clinical trial samples is conducted accurately in accordance with RCLS standard operating procedures and compliant with ISO/IEC 17025, ISO IEC 15189, GCP, and MHRA Good Clinical Practice.
• Liaising with Quality Personnel to ensure effective collection and testing procedures meet regulatory and international standards.
• Reviewing IQC & EQA performance across all instruments and sites, taking remedial action for deviations.
• Meeting deadlines and turnaround times for projects.
• Providing technical advice on diagnostic testing and clinical trial sample analysis.
• Ensuring daily quality control checks meet internal and external standards.
• Supervising laboratory staff, conducting appraisals, and delivering training.
• Reviewing and trending analytical data for patient results.
• Evaluating laboratory/instrument capacity to improve efficiency.
• Maintaining sample integrity at all times.
• Writing and updating Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Liaising with clients to ensure high-quality service.
• Guiding and approving the development of new test methods in compliance with regulations.

• Degree-level qualification in Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Immunology, or a related Life Science.
• Experience in diagnostic testing and reagent applications.
• Previous laboratory experience, especially in clinical testing laboratories.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership qualities and self-motivation.
• Proficiency with software such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Previous managerial and laboratory management experience.
• Knowledge of quality systems and health and safety regulations, including CoSHH.