Laboratory Manager

Job Title: Laboratory Manager

Location: Cardiff, Wales

Salary: £48,000 to £55,000 per annum

Job Type: Permanent/Full-time

Hours: 40hrs a week

Forming part of the SYNLAB Group and acquired in 2011, Lextox is a well-established ISO 17025 UKAS accredited testing laboratory based in Cardiff. Lextox provide drug, alcohol and DNA testing services for family law cases and childcare proceedings. SYNLAB in the UK is a trusted expert in clinical laboratory and medical diagnostic services.

Due to growth, we have a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Laboratory Manager to join our team at Lextox, on a full time and permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop, lead and manage all routine laboratory activities as well as participating positively in continuous improvement within our hard-working team.

About Us

SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.

We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.

We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.

We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions.

Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.

SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that the company meets the technical and process requirements of ISO 17025 and UKAS Lab 51.
• Managing all laboratory staff and ensuring that SOP's are maintained and reflect current practice.
• Monitor laboratory performance, internally generated QC samples and any developing trends. Action any non-conformances raised in a timely manner.
• Responsible for ensuring laboratory staff answer client queries concerning their results, in a professional friendly manner and on a timely basis.
• Developing and implementing laboratory staff training plans.
• Responsible for the development and validation of new and existing methods of detection by GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS.
• Working with our research team to help define and implement practice, process and protocol improvements to our workflow in the laboratory.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Educated to Degree Level in Biology or Chemist related subject.
• Minimum of 8 years Laboratory experience with at least 2 years' experience in management of an accredited laboratory.
• Experience in ISO 17025 accredited lab.
• Experience in working within a regulated QMS.
• People management and development of teams and individuals.
• Ability to think both strategically, plan-ahead and make timely decisions with a high-level of attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Recognised management qualification.

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Candidates with experience of; Senior Chemist, Scientist, Laboratory Manager, Chemical Manufacturing Technician, Lab Technician, Chemical Manager, Formulation Chemist, Chemical Engineer, Laboratory Technician, Lab Engineer, Chemist, Laboratory Engineer, Lab Manager, Chemistry Technician, Laboratory Technician, Chemical Technician, Manufacturing Chemist will also be considered for this role.