Laboratory Manager – HCPC Registered

York and North Yorkshire Source: WhatJobs

£40,000–£60,000

At YorkTest, we have an exciting opportunity for a HCPC Registered Laboratory Manager based at our York laboratory.

To ensure all samples are tested within the desired test turnaround time allocated
Ensuring that all products and test results meet QC specifications before release
Maintain a high degree of quality and attention to detail in all aspects of work
To be responsible for laboratory throughput and turnaround times, ensure all laboratory KPIs are met
Assist the Laboratory Director to manage the laboratory team – Ensuring critical raw materials are tested, released and made available for use in a timely way, including allergens and ELISA plates
To assist the Laboratory Director for responsibility for all laboratory equipment, ensuring required maintenance, calibration, training etc. is carried out and ensure that all processes are documented, approved and controlled
To translate business requirements into deliverable project plans and actions to ensure that all technical laboratory operations are able to service the company’s continuing growth
To deputise for the Laboratory Director, ensuring all SOPs are followed, updated, reviewed and adhered to by all laboratory staff

Understand and take accountability for the required laboratory productivity
Talk openly about laboratory performance and targets, with Directors and the laboratory team, to develop a strong, results-driven, team-oriented culture
To work effectively at all times within a fast-paced business environment whilst maintaining quality of work and service
Maintain positive morale and representation within the laboratory team and establishing a good working relationship with all internal and external customers
Creating and maintaining a positive working environment

To have oversight of all routine and specialised testing, post opening, booking in of samples, receipt of goods, manufacturing of plates and stock management
To work collaboratively with the QC & Technical Specialist and our Scientific and QA Department to ensure processes are conducted in controlled and consistent manner
To manage plates exports, instrument calibration, maintenance and purchasing of equipment and stock
To ensure all testing is conducted to high quality standards in accordance with YorkTest Standard Operating Procedures
To help develop new protocols, equipment sourcing and validation plans for existing and new products and process changes
To work with the company Health & Safety to ensure all Health & Safety requirements are met
Recommend and action improvements to laboratory process, planning for scaleup and improvements to the technical performance of existing products /services

Educated to degree or postgraduate degree standard in a Biomedical field, including Biology, Biochemistry or another relevant science
HCPC Biomedical Scientist registration
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in commercial technical operations within the clinical laboratory testing industry
Experienced immunoassay scientist with working knowledge of diagnostic technologies
Experience of working within ISO13485
Experience of working within ISO15189 / UKAS and ISO9001 is desirable
Effective Team Working
Leadership Skills
Analytical Thinking
Judgement, Decision Making and Decisive Insight
Project Management
Communication: Listening, Understanding and Responding
Excellent time management
Professional attitude