Laboratory Manager

Job Description

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. 

The purpose of this post is to be responsible for the effective and efficient operation and management of the pathology laboratory. Responsible for ensuring that the laboratory operates in line with the Quality Management System, the business and client requirements to fully meet ISO 17025 and retail requirement. 

Working 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday from 09:00 till 17:00.

• Champion a culture of safety, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with Eurofins safety standards and laboratory best practices.
• Drive accident reporting, hazard management and preventative actions.
• Maintain H&S training, risk assessments, SSOW and COSHH compliance.
• Ensure laboratory activities follow documented procedures and quality standards.
• Deliver testing services to client requirements and agreed turnaround times.
• Ensure the technical validity and quality of all test results.
• Provide technical leadership and resolve quality and operational issues.
• Maintain audit-ready records and manage non-conformances effectively.
• Ensure all equipment is calibrated, maintained and fit for purpose.
• Lead and support internal and external audits, including UKAS and customer audits.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 17025, QMS and customer requirements.
• Review and improve test methods, processes and documentation.
• Minimise waste and drive operational efficiency across the laboratory.
• Monitor KPIs and improve productivity, quality and performance.
• Develop Team Leaders and build capability across the laboratory.
• Create a positive, engaging workplace that supports retention.
• Manage attendance, staffing and recruitment in line with business needs.
• Maintain effective shift coverage to support 7-day operations.
• Support employee training and development to build a multi-skilled workforce.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in microbiology. 
• Working knowledge of either Food Microbiology, Testing laboratories accredited to ISO 17025.
• It will be of benefit to have working experience of laboratory to retailer experience. 
• Experience of working in a UKAS accredited laboratory. 
• Good IT skills, word, excel, & LIMS.
• Proven experience of leading a team including training and development of staff. 

Additional Information

At Eurofins we are growing, innovating and always learning. We celebrate the achievements of our employees through annual long service awards, recognise our colleagues special life events, and we are committed to charitable causes through global fundraising activities.

As a Eurofins employee you will benefit from:

• Additional Annual Leave at Employees set service dates   
• Company Pension Plan
• Life Assurance Scheme (4 times annual salary)
• Healthcare Cash Plan (6+ months service)
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes
• Free parking
• Worldwide career opportunities
• We also have in place rewards recognising the great work our employees deliver, their dedicated service and celebrating special life events.

What Happens Next

Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths. 

Your data 
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Closing Date
We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.
 
Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. 

We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.