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Biospecimen Laboratory Supervisor

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Kingston upon Hull

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Biospecimen Laboratory Supervisor to coordinate laboratory operations in Hull and Wyton. This role involves overseeing multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing operational excellence in a scientific environment. Candidates should have relevant degrees and prior supervisory experience.

Benefits

Paid travel expenses for inter-site work
Overtime compensation for weekend hours
Opportunity for growth in a multidisciplinary environment

Qualifications

  • Degree in Bio-Medical Sciences or related field required.
  • Previous supervisory laboratory experience essential.
  • Strong understanding of QA/QC protocols necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily laboratory operations across various diagnostic services.
  • Supervise and manage a team of 3–5 laboratory staff.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and QA standards.

Skills

Team Leadership
Problem Solving
Organisational Skills
Regulatory Compliance

Education

Degree in Bio-Medical Sciences
Degree in Bio-Veterinary Sciences
Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Job Description

Location: Hull, UK (with travel to Wyton site every other week)

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)

Additional: Occasional weekend work required

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Biospecimen Laboratory Supervisor to lead and coordinate laboratory operations across a range of diagnostic services. This is a pivotal role overseeing multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring high standards of regulatory compliance and scientific output.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and coordinate daily laboratory operations across the following diagnostic services:
  • Biospecimen
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Serology
  • Parasitology
  • Provide supervision, mentorship, and daily management to a team of 3–5 laboratory staff.
  • Ensure all activities are compliant with relevant regulatory and quality assurance (QA) standards.
  • Monitor workflow efficiency and ensure optimal use of laboratory resources and personnel.
  • Maintain oversight of laboratory safety, compliance documentation, and SOP adherence.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior management to support operational excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Travel to the Wyton site once every two weeks to provide supervision and support for lab operations there.

Key Requirements:

  • Education: Degree in Bio-Medical Sciences, Bio-Veterinary Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, or a closely related field.
  • Experience: Previous experience in a supervisory or managerial laboratory role is essential.
  • Strong understanding of laboratory QA/QC protocols and regulatory frameworks.
  • Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and team leadership skills.
  • Ability and willingness to travel to another site bi-weekly (expenses covered).

Desirable:

  • Previous experience working across multiple diagnostic service areas.
  • Familiarity with veterinary diagnostics or biospecimen handling.

Benefits:

  • Paid travel expenses for inter-site work
  • Overtime compensation for weekend hours
  • Opportunity to grow within a progressive and multidisciplinary scientific environment
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