Director of Laboratory Operations

5 days ago


Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Kenton Black Ltd Full time

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Laboratory Operations to join our team at Kenton Black Ltd. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the laboratory management team and ensuring the smooth operation of the laboratory in accordance with ISO 17025 standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the laboratory management team and ensure the overall operation of the laboratory.
  • Manage the day-to-day activities of the main production laboratory and support the department manager to deliver expected service levels.
  • Uphold the health and safety of the team, ensuring that risk assessments are conducted regularly and following any incidents.
  • Champion continuous improvement to drive operational excellence and heightened process efficiency.
  • Cooperate with the quality team to ensure full ISO 17025 compliance and manage quality control processes.
  • Take part in external audits and represent the laboratory during these audits.
  • Optimize turnaround time (TAT) while managing costs and resources.

Requirements:

  • Degree or equivalent in science.
  • Relevant lab management experience.
  • Understanding of ISO 17025, UKAS, customer requirements, audit procedures, and methods.
  • Proven experience in target-driven roles, dealing with a variety of internal and external customers, proficiency in IT, LIMS, spreadsheets, and databases.

Estimated Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum depending on experience.

About Kenton Black Ltd: We are a leading laboratory services company dedicated to providing high-quality testing and analysis services to various industries. Our laboratory is accredited to ISO 17025 standards and we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.



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