Laboratory Shift Lead

Randox Laboratories; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Randox Laboratories is seeking a Shift Lead for the Great Portland Street laboratory in London. The role supports the day-to-day operation, supervising analytical staff and ensuring quality and regulatory compliance in clinical diagnostics and trial testing.

The Shift Lead will oversee staff, maintain equipment, and ensure adherence to SOPs while fostering training and professional development within a 4-on-4-off shift pattern (8am-8pm, 8pm-8am).

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level qualification in Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology or Life Science.
• Experience with diagnostic testing and reagent applications.
• Previous laboratory experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the Randox Clinical Laboratory Services.
• Supervise staff and allocate duties for analytical procedures.
• Ensure calibration and maintenance of analytical instrumentation.
• Oversee proficiency testing and ensure adherence to SOPs and ISO/IEC 17025/MHRA guidelines.
• Provide guidance on technical issues in clinical diagnostics and trials.
• Support training and development, including appraisals and reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Diagnostic testing experience

Education

Bachelor degree in Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology or Life Science

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

GB - Randox Health Great Portland Street

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?

In co-operation with the RCLS Lab Managers and Shift Managers, the Shift Lead is responsible for the day to day running of the laboratory. Some of the key duties include:

• 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) 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) Ensuring that all members of the team are performing optimally according to their level.
• 4) The training and development of staff and the conducting of regular training reviews and Appraisals.
• 5) Providing advice and guidance on technical issues associated with clinical diagnostic testing and analysis of clinical trial samples.
• 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) 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