Senior Laboratory Manager

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Talentmark are recruiting for a Senior Laboratory Manager to join a Life Sciences solutions provider revolutionising biomedical research who are based in Macclesfield on a fixed term contract basis for 9 months.

Company:

Our client is developing solutions designed to help scientists, researchers, and clinicians solve the world’s greatest health challenges.

Location:

The role is Fully site based in Macclesfield.

Salary:

£70-73,000 + benefits

Role:

Oversee testing of clinical samples and supervise, mentor, and develop laboratory staff, including scientists, technicians and support personnel.

Lead a high-throughput clinical genome sequencing laboratory, including technical troubleshooting, developing and writing operational procedures, setting laboratory key performance indicators and establishing quality metrics.

Design and implement processes and procedures to ensure efficient turnaround times and accuracy of results and oversee daily laboratory operations, including workflow optimization, resource allocation and equipment maintenance.

Prepare and manage laboratory budgets, monitor expenditures and optimize resource utilization.

Ensure all processes comply with national regulations, organizational policies and accreditation requirements and maintain ISO 15189, CAP and other accreditation standards, including preparation for audits and inspections.

Lead initiatives for process improvement and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.Your Background:

Educated to PhD level ideally, with extensive experience in a high-throughput clinical DNA Sequencing laboratory.

Experience with clinical assay development, process development and project management.

Proven track record in team leadership, staff development and laboratory management.

Strong background in Quality Assurance and Quality Control applications in clinical diagnostics.

Detail-oriented, highly organized, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to troubleshoot technical applications and manage laboratory automation systems.

Strong knowledge of quality control practices and regulations of UKAS, ISO 15189, CAP and other regulatory agencies.Apply:

For more information, or to apply for this Senior Laboratory Manager position please contact Mary Bolt on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence. It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK

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