Clinical Laboratory Manager

Clinical Laboratory Manager - Great Portland Street (Job Ref: 25/CLGP)


Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare globally. Our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products, the commitment and skill of our workforce, which continues to grow. We have an exciting new career opportunity for aClinical Laboratory Managerwithin our clinical laboratory services team in Great Portland Street in London.



Location: Randox Health, 143-149 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 6QN.



Contract Offered: Full-time, permanent 



Working Hours / Shifts: 8.40am to 5.20pm, Monday to Friday, however some flexibility will be required. 



What does this role involve?



This role is responsible for the operational and laboratory functions within the Randox Clinical Laboratory Services laboratory. Some of the key duties include:



• Ensuring that all laboratory based testing for Clinical diagnostics and clinical trial samples is conducted accurately in conjunction with RCLS standard operating procedures and in-line with ISO/IEC 17025, ISOIEC 15189, GCP and MHRA Good Clinical Practice.

• Liaising with the Quality Personnel ensuring that effective collection and testing procedures are in place which meet the requirements of the various regulatory bodies and international standards. 

• Review IQC & EQA Performance in parallel for all instruments across all clinical lab sites and take remedial action when significant deviations from the lab’s established performance are identified.

• Ensuring the meeting of deadlines and turn around times for all projects.

• Providing advice and guidance on technical issues associated with clinical diagnostic testing and analysis of clinical trial samples.

• Ensuring that all the necessary quality control checks are completed daily and that they meet both internal and external criteria. 

• Daily supervision of the laboratory staff, including conducting appraisals and delivering training. 

• Review & trend analytical data generated by the lab for patient results.

• Evaluate each labs/instrument capacity on a regular basis to improve/maintain efficiency within each lab.

• Ensuring that the integrity of all samples is adhered to at all times.

• Writing of new Standard Operation Procedure and Work Instructions within the department.

• Liaising with clients and ensuring that they are receiving the best possible service.

• Provide guidance and approval for development of new test methods in line with regulatory requirements.



Who can apply?



Essential criteria:



• Qualified to at least degree level in Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Immunology or a Life Science.

• Experience in diagnostic testing and reagent applications. 

• Previous laboratory experience.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills. 

• Strong leaderships skills and a high level of self motivation.

• Knowledge of a variety of software packages including Microsoft packages such as Excel, Outlook and Word.



Desirable:



• Previous managerial experience 

• Previous experience managing a laboratory 

• Previous experience in a clinical testing laboratory 

• Working knowledge of quality systems 

• Working knowledge of Health and Safety, including CoSHH