26/RLML - Regional Laboratory Manager

Randox Laboratories; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Randox Laboratories in London invites applications for Regional Laboratory Manager – London. The role leads the laboratory, drives performance, and ensures ISO 17025/15189 compliance while managing a team of Team Leads.

You will oversee turnaround times, QC, cost efficiency, and data-driven improvements, with 40-hour weeks and some shift work. Requires biomedical science degree and UK right to work.

Qualifications

• Qualified to at least degree level in Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Immunology or Life Science.
• Experience in diagnostic testing.
• Previous experience working in a laboratory setting.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Outlook/Word.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end performance of the laboratory from turnaround times and QC to stock control and cost efficiency.
• Use data to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop a team of Team Leads and laboratory leaders.
• Ensure compliance and audit readiness against ISO 17025, ISO 15189, GCP and MHRA standards.
• Seek out new technologies and smarter processes in diagnostics.
• Oversee staff appraisals, training, and development.
• Ensure sample integrity at all times.
• Draft Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Ensure clients receive high-quality service.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Biomedical Science degree

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Regional Laboratory Manager – London (Job Ref: 26/RLML)

Randox are 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.

Location

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

Contract Offered

Full-time, permanent.

Working Hours / Shifts

40 hours per week. This lab is open 24/7 so some evenings, mornings and weekends will be required.

For this position, as you may be in contact with live blood samples, you must be vaccinated against Hepatitis B or be able to get it following a successful interview.

Right to Work Requirement

Please note that this role requires candidates to have the legal right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months from the application date. This is to ensure completion of our 9-month probationary period and for any potential sponsorship decisions to be considered. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at the point of hire.

What does this role involve?

This role is responsible for the leadership performance of the overall laboratory. The main duties of the role include:

• Manage the end-to-end performance of the laboratory from turnaround times, QC and repeat-rate management through to stock control and cost efficiency.
• Use data to drive continuous improvement rather than waiting to be told what to fix.
• Lead and develop a team of Team Leads, mentoring the next generation of laboratory leaders.
• Work closely with our Operational Performance Partners to keep the lab compliant and audit-ready against ISO 17025, ISO 15189, GCP and MHRA standards.
• Actively seek out new technologies and smarter processes to keep our diagnostic offering ahead of the curve.
• Overall management of the laboratory staff, including conducting appraisals and delivering training, along with your team leaders.
• Ensure that the integrity of all samples is adhered to at all times.
• Writing of new Standard Operation Procedures and Work Instructions within the Laboratory.
• Ensure that clients are receiving the best possible service.

Essential:

• Qualified to at least degree level in Biomedical Science Biochemistry, Immunology or a Life Science.
• Experience in diagnostic testing.
• Previous experience working in a laboratory setting.
• Be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrable experience of working with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of a variety of software packages including Microsoft packages such as Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Currently have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

Desirable:

• Previous managerial experience.
• Previous experience in laboratory management.
• Practical experience using automated analysers.
• Experience in a private healthcare/laboratory setting.
• Working knowledge of quality systems.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety, including CoSHH.