Biospecimen Laboratory Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

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