Lab Manager

at  Collins McNicholas

Sector: Science & Pharma
Contact Email: michelle.mcinerney@collinsmcnicholas.ie
Job Ref: 22618
My client a major multinational here in Galway are looking to hire a Lab Manager on an initial 18 month contract.

THE ROLE:

You will be responsible for managing the clinical specimen biosafety laboratory, ensuring that the laboratory is organised and all lab operations run smoothly. This involves biobank management, ordering supplies/equipment, maintaining health and safety procedures and training lab users. You will act as the main point of contact for lab/equipment maintenance and EHS compliance. You should have expertise in clean room/BSL3 lab environment and policy implementation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Excellent communication and team working skills.
• Procedure authoring and implementation in line with quality management systems.
• Ensure maintenance of BSL2 and BSL3 grade lab environment and compliance to regulatory standards.
• Oversee equipment procurement, validation and maintenance/repair management.
• Initiate and maintain communication with outside service providers to coordinate service and repairs.
• Work closely with cross functional teams to co-ordinate shipping and receipt of samples/kits.
• Supplier approval and stock maintenance.
• Biobank strategy implementation including software management and biobank maintenance.
• Ensure lab facility is EHS compliant.
• Implement and maintain remote monitoring capabilities for critical equipment.
• Implement new test methods and instrumentation.
• Maintain and update biosafety management system including biosafety manual as needed.
• Support team with staff training and ensure compliance to biosafety procedures.
• Be responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system e.g. maintaining quality documents and supporting periodic updates as needed.
• Collaborate closely with functional areas such as Quality, EHS and Regulatory to support external audits and certification activities. This includes preparation as well as response to the audit findings.