Laboratory Manager at Wellfish Tech

, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laboratory management, Clinical chemistry, Team leadership, Sample analysis, LIMS, Quality management, COSHH, Risk assessment, Instrumentation maintenance, Procurement, Staff mentoring, Data recording, Regulatory compliance, Health and safety, Process improvement, Excel

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Job summary: Manage the clinical chemistry laboratory and lead the technical team in undertaking sample analysis and data generation. Manage the technical team including co-ordinating working patterns. Key tasks: Ensure that customer satisfaction is always the priority and that customer needs are met. Manage the coordination of sample transportation and delivery from customers and the allocation of consumables to customers. Undertake sample preparation and clinical chemistry analysis of fish blood, particularly during busy periods and covering holiday absences. Ensure that all samples follow the appropriate workflow and that sample details are accurately recorded. Ensure that stocks of all required reagents and consumables are at an appropriate level, purchasing as required. Management of the technical team, prioritising their time appropriately to meet the needs of both the service and research laboratory work in WellFish. Co-ordinate staff annual leave to ensure continuity of the process. Be responsible for appropriate reporting of sickness absence of the technical team. Procurement of all service contracts. Coach and mentor staff on technical expertise and assist in evaluation of employee competencies. Maintain all laboratory equipment particularly Cobas Analysers to a high standard. All instrumentation and equipment should be serviced and calibrated at the correct time. Lead the installation of new instrumentation in the laboratory, and upgrades/replacements of existing equipment. Support where appropriate research activity being undertaken by WellFish and coordinate necessary resource. Lead laboratory team in use of LIMS for sample management ensuring correct completion of necessary inputs, and liaise with external parties for maintenance, troubleshooting and improvements of the system to meet business needs. Ensure that all COSHH & Task Risk assessments and good laboratory practice are adhered to including appropriate storage of any hazardous materials. Ensure that all waste is disposed of, following the appropriate waste stream. Liaise with the Quality Manager on issues of validation and adherence to quality processes, leading the technical team in creation and management of laboratory process documentation and managing technical investigations and changes. Engage in continuous process and service improvement, making and implementing recommendations to improve our operational efficiency. Work closely with and be supported by the global Operations, Commercial and Development teams, representing the lab at meetings. Lead weekly meetings with lab technical staff. Act as company ‘competent person’ to assist with health and safety legal duties including conducting risk assessments, implementing control measures, monitoring safety arrangements, and updating on regulatory changes. Essential qualifications, skills and experience: Minimum of bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences, biochemistry or relevant biological sciences subject. Knowledge of the basic principles, methods, materials, techniques and definitions commonly used in chemical and biological laboratories. Significant laboratory management experience. Experience working with clinical samples and using a range of commercial diagnostic clinical analysers. A track record of working within GLP and/or GCP guidelines and adhering to QMS and EHS standards. Experience managing a clinical laboratory and confident managing a team of technicians. Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). Solution-orientated, accurate and efficient. Excellent collaboration skills and capable of organising and prioritising own workload and that of a technical team. Strong IT and excel skills. Flexible attitude. Sufficient training, knowledge, and experience to identify hazards and implement safety measures. Desired qualifications, skills and experience: H&S qualification Understanding of fish health Aquaculture experience Experience working with Roche Cobas clinical analysers Why join us? The successful candidate will benefit from: Working as part of a fast-growing, international company making a real impact in aquaculture. Join a talented team in a supportive and innovative environment. Enjoy a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement. Company pension package Fruit delivery to the office each week Membership of an employee assistance programme; Health Assured Reduced UWS gym membership Free onsite parking

Responsibilities

The Laboratory Manager will oversee clinical chemistry laboratory operations, lead the technical team, and ensure high standards of sample analysis and data integrity. They are responsible for equipment maintenance, regulatory compliance, staff development, and continuous process improvement to meet business and research needs.