Yorktest Laboratories Ltd

At YorkTest, we have an exciting opportunity for a HCPC Registered Laboratory Manager based at our York laboratory. Overview 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 Culture and Environment 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 Core Tasks 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 Required Qualifications and Competencies 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 If you would like to apply for this role please email a copy of your CV to Laboratory Director We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process.