Deputy Laboratory Manager

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global diagnostics innovator is seeking a Deputy Laboratory Manager for their clinical laboratory in Warrington. The role involves supervising laboratory staff, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and maintaining effective communication. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant scientific field, previous laboratory experience, leadership skills, and knowledge of safety protocols. This full-time position requires applicants to be legally eligible to work in the UK and may require vaccination against Hepatitis B.

Qualifications

• Degree level in relevant scientific discipline.
• Experience in diagnostic testing and reagent applications.
• Previous laboratory and managerial experience.
• Knowledge of quality systems and health and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Supervise laboratory staff and conduct training.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Liaise with clients and support staff development.
• Maintain quality control checks and review analytical data.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong leadership skills

Organisational skills

High level of self-motivation

Education

Degree in Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, or Life Science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in diagnostics and healthcare globally.

We are looking for a Deputy Laboratory Manager for our clinical laboratory in Warrington.

Location

Unit 2 Bishops Court, Warrington, WA2 8QY.

Contract

Full‑time, permanent, 40 hours per week across 5 days. Early, late, and weekend shifts required.

Vaccination

Must be vaccinated against Hepatitis B or be able to get vaccinated following successful interview stage.

Right to Work

Legal right to work in the UK for 12 months from application date. Visa sponsorship not available.

Key Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day supervision of laboratory staff, including conducting appraisals and delivering training.
• Liaise with Quality Personnel to ensure effective collection and testing procedures meet regulatory and international standards.
• Distribute important information to all staff across all shifts via memos, emails, etc.
• Support and participate in staff training and development as required.
• Ensure all necessary quality control checks are completed daily and meet internal and external criteria.
• Optimise staff utilisation through efficient rostering, skills planning and workload measurement.
• Review & trend analytical data generated by the lab for patient results.
• Evaluate each instrument capacity regularly to improve and maintain efficiency within each lab.
• Maintain integrity of all samples at all times.
• Write new Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions within the department.
• Liaise with clients to ensure they receive the best possible service.
• Provide guidance and approval for development of new test methods in line with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree level in Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, or another Life Science discipline.
• Experience in diagnostic testing and reagent applications.
• Previous laboratory experience.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong leadership skills and a high level of self‑motivation.
• Knowledge of software packages including Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Previous managerial experience.
• Previous experience managing a laboratory.
• Previous experience in a clinical testing laboratory.
• Working knowledge of quality systems.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety, including COSHH.

Application

Click Apply on the Randox website and submit your CV for review.