Senior Scientific Manager/Laboratory Manager

3 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Yourgene Health Full time

Laboratory Manager/Coordinator Reports to: Head of Product Development
Manchester Science Park
Contract Type : Full-time, Permanent
Salary & Benefits : Competitive Salary + Benefits Package

The group works in partnership with global leaders in DNA technology to advance diagnostic science.
The Group's flagship in vitro diagnostic products include non -invasive prenatal tests (NIPT) for Down's Syndrome and other genetic disorders, Cystic Fibrosis screening tests, invasive rapid aneuploidy tests and DPYD genotyping.
Yourgene also has a global laboratory service network equipped to be a full life-cycle partner for clinical, research and pharmaceutical organisations to support partners at the preclinical, clinical, and post market stage to develop, manufacture, obtain regulatory approval and commercialise new products and services. In addition, Yourgene offers and NIPT and high throughput Covid testing service.
Yourgene Health is headquartered in Manchester, UK with facilities in Taipei, Singapore, the US and Canada.

We have nay social and well-being initiatives run by our Social Huddle that keep our sense of community alive during challenging times that the pandemic has thrown our way. Yourgene Health, part of the Novacyt Group, are recruiting for a Laboratory Manager/Coordinator based at Manchester Science Park. The Laboratory Manager/Coordinator will provide support to product development teams by coordinating the day to day running of the research and development laboratories.

The Laboratory Manager will provide support to product development teams, ensuring organisation of the laboratory areas and key processes and equipment.

Work collaboratively with other scientists to create and implement processes designed to maintain/improve laboratory productivity
Work with/coordination of R&D scientists to ensure laboratory areas are maintained to a high standard
Review of existing laboratory processes with a view to improvement
Implementation of LEAN processes
Liaise with R&D scientists to ensure implementation of equipment maintenance rotas
Coordination of processes designed to maintain/improve the condition of the product development laboratory spaces
Organisation of required laboratory maintenance
Liaise with Facilities to coordinate repairs to laboratory areas as needed
Preparation of COSHH and risk assessments
Implementation/monitoring of effective waste disposal processes
Work with other team members in administration of temperature monitoring systems
Ownership of equipment management in the product development laboratories
Work with Quality Assurance in the regular review and maintenance of internal equipment/asset database to ensure continued availability of key equipment
Liaising with external contractors/contacts to organise equipment installation, maintenance and repair
Reagent and consumable inventory management and procurement
Create, maintain and improve laboratory SOPs
Degree or further degree (or equivalent) in a life science such as molecular biology, biochemistry or genetics
Typically 5+ years of relevant experience working in an ISO accredited laboratory (experience of laboratory management is preferable)
Knowledge of laboratory health and safety procedures
Experience preparing COSHH forms and process risk assessments
Capable of reviewing/analysing data
Enthusiasm, drive, thoroughness, diligence and a willingness to take personal responsibility to ensure that projects are successful
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office suite

Sunday 27th October, 2024

Yourgene Health is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce.



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