Deputy Laboratory Manager

Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in diagnostics and healthcare globally.

We are looking for a Deputy Laboratory Manager for our clinical laboratory in Warrington.

Location

Unit 2 Bishops Court, Warrington, WA2 8QY.

Contract

Full time, permanent, 40 hours per week across 5 days. Early, late, and weekend shifts required.

Vaccination

Must be vaccinated against Hepatitis B or be able to get vaccinated following successful interview stage.

Right to Work

Legal right to work in the UK for 12 months from application date. Visa sponsorship not available.

Key Responsibilities

• Day to day supervision of laboratory staff, including conducting appraisals and delivering training.
• Liaise with Quality Personnel to ensure effective collection and testing procedures meet regulatory and international standards.
• Distribute important information to all staff across all shifts via memos, emails, etc.
• Support and participate in staff training and development as required.
• Ensure all necessary quality control checks are completed daily and meet internal and external criteria.
• Optimise staff utilisation through efficient rostering, skills planning and workload measurement.
• Review & trend analytical data generated by the lab for patient results.
• Evaluate each instrument capacity regularly to improve and maintain efficiency within each lab.
• Maintain integrity of all samples at all times.
• Write new Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions within the department.
• Liaise with clients to ensure they receive the best possible service.
• Provide guidance and approval for development of new test methods in line with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree level in Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, or another Life Science discipline.
• Experience in diagnostic testing and reagent applications.
• Previous laboratory experience.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong leadership skills and a high level of self motivation.
• Knowledge of software packages including Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Previous managerial experience.
• Previous experience managing a laboratory.
• Previous experience in a clinical testing laboratory.
• Working knowledge of quality systems.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety, including COSHH.

Application

Click Apply on the Randox website and submit your CV for review.