Genomic Services Team Leader

2 weeks ago


Craigavon, United Kingdom Almac Group Full time £30,000 - £42,000 per year

Genomic Services Team Leader

Location: Craigavon

Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week with flexible working hours available

Salary: Competitive

Business Unit: Diagnostic Services

Open To: Internal and External Applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB11132

The Role

Almac Diagnostic Services is seeking a dynamic and experienced Genomic Services Team Leader to manage projects within our Genomic Services Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to lead a talented group of scientists and technicians, drive innovation in molecular biomarker discovery, and ensure the efficient delivery of high-quality laboratory services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the day-to-day management of the Genomic Services projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to customer expectations.
  • Plan laboratory resources in advance based on project forecasts.
  • Ensure all team members are appropriately trained and maintain required competencies.
  • Promote a "right first time" ethos for all laboratory work.
  • Ensure compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) practices and regulatory standards.
  • Identify and implement process improvements and new services to enhance team performance and efficiency.
  • Stay current with advances in genomic services and biomarker development, sharing knowledge across the department.
  • Liaise with other departments (e.g., Project Management, Business Development) to provide technical and regulatory guidance.
  • Report on team performance to management and contribute to strategic planning.
  • Participate in client meetings, site visits, and audits as required.

What we are looking for

To be successful in this role, we are looking for you to have:

  • Eligibility to work in the UK/IE OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time, permanent employment in the UK/IE
  • BSc in Molecular Biology or a related Life Sciences discipline (or equivalent).
  • Significant previous experience in a Molecular Biology laboratory.
  • Experience implementing new genomic and/or proteomic technologies.
  • Substantial experience troubleshooting molecular laboratory techniques.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain high accuracy in all work.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Proven organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Further Information

At Almac Diagnostics Services, you'll be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of genomic innovation. We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a real impact in advancing molecular diagnostics.

For more information on essential and desirable criteria, please review the job description attached to the online job posting.

Apply Now

Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Tuesday 2nd December 2025.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV's received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation."



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