Laboratory Shift Lead

Randox; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Randox Laboratories Ltd. invites applications for a Shift Lead in our London laboratory. The role oversees the smooth operation of clinical diagnostics and trial sample testing, ensuring all procedures align with SOPs and regulatory standards.

You will supervise staff, calibrate instruments, and maintain QA proficiency, while guiding a team through training and appraisals. The ideal candidate has a degree in a Life Science, strong leadership, and hands-on diagnostic experience, with excellent

Qualifications

• Qualified to at least degree level in Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology or Life Science.
• 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 Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Desirable: Working knowledge of quality systems.
• Desirable: Health and Safety knowledge including CoSHH.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of Randox Clinical Laboratory Services for clinical diagnostics and trial samples according to SOPs and ISO/IEC 17025.
• Supervise staff, allocate duties, calibrate/maintain instrumentation, and submit proficiency tests.
• Ensure team performs at expected levels and provide guidance on technical issues.
• Train and review staff performance through appraisals.
• Provide technical guidance on diagnostic testing and sample analysis.
• Keep abreast of latest developments in clinical diagnostics.
• Ensure facilities and testing equipment align with regulatory needs.

Skills

Diagnostic testing experience

Reagent applications experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Lab experience

Education

Molecular Genetics degree

Biochemistry degree

Immunology degree

Life Science degree

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare globally. Our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products, the commitment and skill of our workforce, which continues to grow. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Shift Lead within our laboratory in Great Portland Street, London.

Location: 143-149 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 6QN

Contract Offered: Full-time, permanent

Working Hours / Shifts: 4 on 4 off, rotating 8am to 8pm and 8pm to 8am

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 stage.

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?

1. 1) The smooth and efficient running of the Randox Clinical Laboratory Services ensuring that all laboratory based testing for clinical diagnostics and clinical trial samples is conducted accurately in conjunction with Randox standard operating procedures and in-line with ISO/IEC 17025 (2005), and MHRA Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
2. 2) The supervision of staff and the allocation of duties including: - The performance of various analytical procedures used in analysis of clinical trial samples and clinical diagnostics. - The routine maintenance and calibration of analytical instrumentation. - Analysis and submission of all appropriate clinical proficiency testing programs.
3. 3) Ensuring that all members of the team are performing optimally according to their level.
4. 4) The training and development of staff and the conducting of regular training reviews and Appraisals.
5. 5) Providing advice and guidance on technical issues associated with clinical diagnostic testing and analysis of clinical trial samples.
6. 6) To ensure best practice in the provision of a clinical diagnostic service and to keep up to date with latest developments and trends in clinical diagnostics.
7. 7) Ensuring that the analytical facilities and testing equipment provided by RCLS are maintained and developed in line with market and regulatory needs.

Essential criteria

• Qualified to at least degree level in Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology or a Life Science.
• Experience in diagnostic testing and reagent applications.
• Previous laboratory experience.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong leaderships skills and a high level of self-motivation.
• Knowledge of a variety of software packages including Microsoft packages such as Excel, Outlook and Word.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of quality systems
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety, including CoSHH