Laboratory Manager in Cell and Tissue Culture (CTC) - ID4048

Government Recruitment Service; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A government agency in Madrid is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee the production of cell cultures and immunodiagnostic reagents. You will manage compliance with health and safety policies, ensuring that all laboratory activities meet ISO 9001 and GMP standards. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in a laboratory management role.

Formación

• Experience managing laboratory environments and compliance with safety regulations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with stakeholders.
• Proven ability to develop training plans for staff.

Responsabilidades

• Manage production of cell cultures and immunodiagnostic reagents.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
• Oversee procurement of laboratory supplies.

Conocimientos

Knowledge of cell cultures

Management skills

Safety compliance

Quality assurance

Educación

Relevant degree in biology or related field

Herramientas

ISO 9001 standards

GMP compliance

Laboratory management systems

Descripción del empleo

Do you want a role safeguarding standards of animal and plant health and welfare? Do you love working as part of a team, bringing an enthusiastic approach every day? If so, we would love to hear from you!

APHA is a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, because it helps us be more innovative and make better decisions. We are dedicated to being an inclusive employer, offering equitable opportunities for all individuals. Our goal is to build a diverse workforce, and we hope to attract applications from all backgrounds and underrepresented groups.

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is an executive agency of the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, and works on behalf of the Scottish Government and Welsh Government. Our diverse teams of over 3,000 skilled and committed professionals come together to provide research, advice and support to UK Government for safeguarding animal, public and plant health for benefit of the environment and economy.

The Science Directorate (SD) delivers high quality, high impact and highly relevant multidisciplinary science. Our People are diverse, talented, engaged and inspired to deliver innovative outcomes.

Surveillance and Laboratory Services (SLSD) performs testing in a number of areas for both diagnostic and surveillance purposes. The department plays a key role in delivering notifiable disease outbreak testing.

The purpose of the role is to manage the supply and production of a wide range of cell cultures and immunodiagnostic reagents to support statutory testing and research projects at APHA and for commercial sale.

Management

• Provision of avian and mammalian primary cultures to APHA and commercial customers.
• Provision of a wide range of cell lines to APHA customers to support diagnostic, surveillance and research work.
• Provision of monoclonal antibodies, proteins and conjugates etc. to APHA and commercial customers.
• Management of AO staff involved in above production methods. Develop annual training plan for staff to maintain staff competence. Ensure ad hoc monitoring of individuals working in the facility is carried out and recorded.
• Liaise closely with staff in PSUR and Sales desk to ensure any queries or problems are dealt with effectively.
• Provide professional advice to APHA and commercial customers.
• Be proactive in liaising and collaborating with key stakeholders, including Defra, APHA regulatory authorities, manufacturers, suppliers, APHA contracts, APHA Safety, Health, and Wellbeing Dept. (SHaW), Facilities Management, and external customers.
• Management of Integra stock management system.
• Ensure accreditation and compliance to ISO 9001 and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• To ensure animal work complies with Home Office regulations.
• Investigate new technologies to reduce use of animals in the preparation of primary cells.
• Dealing with customer enquiries, complaints and non-conformance issues related to products.
• Preparing reagents for use in the laboratory, ordering media and other consumables as required to ensure continuity of production.
• Maintain the smooth running of the laboratory by ensuring room officer duties are completed, equipment is serviced and calibrated.
• Procurement of laboratory supplies.

Safety

• To manage facilities ensuring they are functional and compliant with APHA Safety Policies, Standards and Guidance to permit safe and effective delivery of work.
• To instil the highest standards of safety within the laboratory ensuring that staff are fully aware of their responsibility to colleagues and themselves.
• Ensure risk assessments are in place and reviewed yearly.
• Ensure all work carried out within team complies with appropriate legislation e.g. Animal Scientific Procedures act (Home Office).

Quality

• To ensure all work complies to ISO 9001 and GMP standards.
• Assist with audits, investigate non-conforming work and prepare trouble shooting investigations.
• Writing and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).