Blood Sciences Lab Manager | Veterinary Diagnostics

Antech Diagnostics; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped OTE

Holiday + Birthday

Career progression

Staff discount

Life Assurance

Sickness pay

Family leave

Salary sacrifice (E-car)

Wellness program

Cycle to work

Referral rewards

Job summary

Antech Diagnostics in Leamington Spa is seeking a Blood Sciences Manager to lead haematology, clinical chemistry, and related disciplines. You will manage day-to-day operations, oversee analyser maintenance, ensure QA/QC, and drive continuous improvement while mentoring a team of laboratory professionals.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration across the lab to deliver accurate, timely diagnostic services for veterinary practice partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Recent experience in a high-throughput automated diagnostic laboratory with analyser operation and QC.
• Line management experience including recruitment and performance management.
• Experience working within a Quality Management System (ISO 15189/ISO 17025).
• Strong knowledge of haematology and automated haematology/chemistry analysers.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day activities across haematology, clinical chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis, cytology and serology with staffing and resources management.
• Lead, coach and develop associates including recruitment, onboarding, training and performance management.
• Provide technical expertise across Blood Sciences; participate in benchwork when required.
• Oversee analyser operation, calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting with internal teams, suppliers and engineers.
• Manage departmental inventory and ensure availability of equipment, reagents and consumables.
• Maintain QA, QC, Health & Safety and SOP adherence and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across the laboratory to ensure efficient service and support Customer Service and veterinary clients.

Skills

Leadership

Laboratory management

People development

Quality assurance

Haematology

Clinical chemistry

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Science

Tools

Automated analysers

QC procedures

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Antech Diagnostics in Leamington Spa is seeking a Blood Sciences Manager to lead haematology, clinical chemistry, and related disciplines. You will manage day-to-day operations, oversee analyser maintenance, ensure QA/QC, and drive continuous improvement while mentoring a team of laboratory professionals.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration across the lab to deliver accurate, timely diagnostic services for veterinary practice partners.