Interim Laboratory Manager Position

6 days ago

Craven Arms, United Kingdom High Profile Resourcing Ltd Full time
Job Title: Interim Laboratory Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Laboratory Manager to join our team on an interim basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic business that requires a talented laboratory manager to support the delivery of their operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage the allocation of staff to suitable areas to ensure all analyses are completed within agreed time scales, to all quality criteria, and in the most cost-effective manner.
  • Be responsible for the appointment of new personnel and ensure adequate training is given to all personnel to enable them to perform their designated tasks efficiently and safely.
  • Ensure that the QA regulations are met with regard to operations, procedures, policies, and equipment within the routine analytical areas and work is carried out to a standard that will ensure continued accreditation to UKAS.
  • Participate in a full programme of Lab Audits in collaboration with the Compliance manager.
  • Ensure that good standards are maintained with regards to safety and environmental standards.
  • Monitor the allocated work and interpret data generated and implement corrective action for any actual or anticipated deviations from key objectives or timelines.
  • Implement corrective action for any deviations or deficiencies with staff, projects, equipment, safety, or compliance and enforce agreed appropriate corrective action.
  • Examine the procedures and technologies currently employed and suggest improvements as necessary.
  • Ensure that you have a thorough understanding of every area of analysis within the operation both current and in the future so that you can provide support to all those techniques and the staff undertaking them.
  • Manage the annual leave for the laboratory staff ensuring sufficient coverage is maintained.
  • Monitor the level of overtime and authorise, in conjunction with the Business or Site Manager, any required overtime.
  • Take responsibility for all HR processes in the Lab Operations teams, including disciplinary issues, internal disputes, support for the Supervisors, and managing leave and sick absence.
Requirements:
  • Degree qualified, or equivalent, in a science-based subject (microbiology, chemistry, food chemistry/science).
  • Detailed understanding of microbiology analytical techniques with experience in a commercial, high-throughput laboratory.
  • Proven experience of working within a UKAS accredited laboratory.
  • IT literate.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work independently using good judgement, and as a team player.
  • Resourceful, reliable, and self-motivated.
  • Demonstrable leadership skills with a strong work ethic.
  • Exceptional organisational skills with a high consideration to detail and accuracy.
  • Adept at time management and able to work with deadlines.
  • Flexible, accommodating, and positive approach.
  • Use initiative to achieve results and take ownership of workload.
  • Demonstrate resilience under pressure.

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