Laboratory Manager

The PAM Group are a rapidly expanding business, and we are actively recruiting for a Laboratory Manager to join us on a fixed term basis for 6 months to support with the day to day management and development of the Laboratory site based at Daresbury.
This role is a critical element to the business and will be responsible for the following:
* The day to day running of the laboratory and maintaining all practices and processes in line with standards.
* Managing the technical activities of the team and blood sciences section of the laboratory.
* Providing training and specialist advice on technical issues and problem solving to team members.
* To assist in the validation and verification of testing.
* To support Quality through SOP and report writing.
* To work flexibly in reflection of service needs which may include an extended working day to provide the best possible service to our clients.
* To maintain and promote professional image of the pathology department.
Experience
* Multidiscipline Biomedical Scientist with experience working across biochemistry and haematology.
* Experience of leading a small team.
* Working across a range of biochemistry and haematology analysers.
* Experience in the validation/verification of new tests and equipment.
* Experience of UKAS/ISO15189.
* Experience in Microbiology, Haematology, Biochemistry and Serology
* Relevant specialist knowledge and practical experience.
* Training of junior staff and colleagues
* Knowledge of H&S safety requirements of a Blood Sciences laboratory.
Essential Qualifications
* Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist having gained a BSc or equivalent.
* Hold or be eligible for Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (FIBMS) through Institute Higher Specialist Diploma or Diploma of Higher Specialist Practice; or hold MSc in Biomedical Sciences or assessed equivalent. Demonstrate on-going CPD.
* Organisational skills.
* Understanding of responsibilities around UKAS 15189.
* Ability to prioritise.
* Good communication skills.
* Able to demonstrate leadership and management skills.
* Relevant specialist knowledge and practical experience

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