Laboratory Shift Lead – 4on/4off, Lead & Develop Lab Team

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

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).