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Freeze Drying Supervisor- (Job Ref: 25N/FZSP) Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare globally. We are proud to have been named the Number 1 company in Northern Ireland for the second consecutive year in the Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies List for 2024. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Freeze Drying Supervisorwithin our Freeze Dry production team. What does the Freeze Dry team do? Randox is the 2nd largest manufacturer of Quality Control products globally. Diagnostic Laboratories are obliged to use these QC products to ensure the accuracy and precision of their processes and equipment used. We have a growing number of serum-based products. Some are sold as freeze-dried. The Freeze Dry team are responsible for the dispense of all these QC controls, calibrators and reagents. Once dispensed through a variety of methods including semi-automatic hand dispensing and through a new high speed dispense line. These products are then loaded onto any one of our freeze dryers and then unloaded once the product is dried. Location: Randox Science Park, 30 Randalstown Rd, Antrim BT41 4FL. Contract Offered: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours / Shifts: alternating between 3 shifts 7am to 5.40pm, 9am to 7.40pm and 11am to 9.40pm. Work will mostly be Monday to Thursday, but some weekend work will be required. What does this role involve? This role is responsible for the day to day supervision of the freeze drying team, ensuring that all batches are manufactured in accordance with order and product specifications. Some of the key duties of the role include: To ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Freeze Drying Formulation team. The supervision of team members and the allocation of work and duties. The holding and documenting of team meetings. Liaising with other departments in relation to the planning of manufacturing schedules to meet order dispatch dates. Ensuring that formulation deadlines are met without compromising quality. The training and development of staff and the conducting of regular training reviews. The creation, maintenance and improvement of departmental procedures in line with ISO requirements. Ensuring that staff, adhere to departmental procedures. The operation of various types of formulation equipment and analytical instrumentation. The routine maintenance and calibration of equipment and analytical instrumentation. Ensuring that accurate and adequate records are maintained covering every batch of material produced. The accurate use and maintenance of the Tetra (Sage) stock control system. The alerting of the divisional formulation manager to any problems with freeze drying manufacture or production schedules. Who can apply? Essential criteria: Previous experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment. Excellent verbal and communication skills. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Strong IT skills, including experience with Microsoft packages Desirable: Working knowledge of quality systems. Qualified to degree level in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Immunology or a Life Science. Previous leadership experience. How do I apply? Simply click Applyon the site you are seeing this advert on they will submit your CV to Randox for review. This advert may be open for as long as 30 days although we may close the advert early if we receive sufficient applicants to fill the roles. About Randox: An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, Randox Laboratories was at the centre of the UKs National COVID Testing Programme throughout the pandemic. In early 2020 Randox recognised the threat from COVID-19 and, based on over 40 years of diagnostic experience, quickly developed a test to accurately identify the virus. Testing at scale commenced within weeks to support the UKs National Testing Programme and private clients alike. Additionally, as a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology and food security, 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 and the commitment & skill of our workforce, which continue to grow exponentially. Central to the Randox ethos is our drive and determination to improve healthcare worldwide and every one of our talented staff play a role in this. In order to serve our growing international markets, we require high calibre applicants with scientific, engineering, software, and broader business skills including sales, marketing, logistics, finance and many more. Join the Randox team and play your part in improving the health of millions. Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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