Team Leader: Molecular Microbiology

Randox; Crumlin; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Randox Laboratories is seeking a Team Leader for Molecular Microbiology to supervise a two-person lab team. You will oversee day-to-day operations, ensure timely supply to R&D projects, and drive project-oriented microbiology work within ISO guidelines.

The role requires a Bachelor's in microbiology with R&D or industry experience, strong communication and organisational skills, and the ability to motivate a small team in a busy production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a microbiological discipline.
• Previous experience in an R&D or commercial microbiology laboratory.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Molecular Microbiology lab day-to-day operations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a two-person microbiology team.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to R&D projects.
• Develop and implement experimental plans within ISO frameworks.
• Maintain records of all experimental work and ensure compliance.
• Train staff in line with standards and regulations.
• Perform a broad range of microbiological tests and procedures.
• Identify and classify microorganisms using microbiological and molecular methods.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Organisation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Postgraduate qualification in Microbiology

Job description

Team Leader: Molecular Microbiology – (Job Ref: 26N/TLMM)

Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare globally. We are proud to have been named the Number 1 company in Northern Ireland for the second consecutive year in the Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies List for 2024. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have exciting new career opportunities for a Team Leader in our Molecular Microbiology team.

Location

61 Largy Road, Crumlin, Co Antrim, BT29 4RR.

Contract Offered

Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours / Shifts

40 hours per week, 7.40am to 6.10pm, Monday to Thursday.

What does this team do?

Molecular Microbiology is a division of the Molecular R&D Department which provides quantifiable microbiological standards and controls for the development and QC of all molecular microbiology based assays such as those for infectious diseases.

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 involve?

This role is responsible for the day to day supervision of the Molecular Microbiology lab, resources and staff involved in the provision and development of microbiological controls for use in Molecular arrays. The main duties of the role include:

• Ensure smooth and efficient running of the Molecular Microbiology section overseeing a team of two microbiologists.
• The development of expertise within a given project.
• Ensure the team meet time and output targets for supply of material to established R&D projects.
• Ensuring that all members of the team are performing optimally according to their level.
• The design and implementation of experimental work within the Departmental ISO framework.
• The maintaining of records covering all experimental work.
• Ensure staff are trained in line with appropriate standards and regulations.
• Perform a broad range of microbiological tests and procedures according to standard operating procedures.
• Isolate and maintain cultures of bacteria / other microorganisms for R&D & commercial use.
• Identify and classify microorganisms found in specimens collected from human samples using both microbiological and molecular methods.
• Effectively manage a busy production laboratory.

Who can apply?

Essential criteria

• A bachelors degree in a microbiological discipline.
• Previous experience in a R&D or commercial microbiology laboratory.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills

Desirable

• Experience in a lead role within R&D.
• Postgraduate qualification in Microbiology.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Experience in staff management.