Laboratory à Grande-Bretagne

The role of Laboratory Supervisor involves managing daily laboratory operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality genomic analysis, and maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within our laboratory environment.

• Lead and line manage laboratory technicians, providing guidance and technical support in the execution of pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical test processes.
• Coordinate with management to plan for staff scheduling and specimen receipt in meeting defined operational requirements for the day
• Support laboratory technicians during testing and act as a point of escalation for specimen and instrument issues, knowing how to troubleshoot routine problems and when to elevate breakdowns.
• Be responsible for the identification and escalation of non-conformities and the reporting of adverse events as critical components of the lab's Quality Performance Indicators, ensuring continuous monitoring and improvement of quality standards.
• Be accountable for achieving Turnaround Time (TAT) targets and minimising invalid result reporting as essential Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Oversee continuous process and service improvements and work with R&D in proposing and implementing new strategies and technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Play a leading role in the laboratory’s quality assurance programs, including audit preparation, policy development, and corrective action plans for non-conformances.
• Ensure instruments are in service, reagents are qualified, and PPE is stocked and staff training is up to date.
• Ensure continuous oversight of laboratory inventory levels and communicate to management in a timely manner.
• Assist in maintaining ISO 15189 and other accreditation standards.

• M.Sc or M.Res. degree or equivalent with specialized training and experience in molecular genetics, molecular biology, molecular pathology, or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in genomics or molecular biology, including significant experience with high throughput DNA sequencing and nucleic acid–based assays, within a commercial, academic, or government laboratory.
• Previous supervisory or management experience in a laboratory setting is essential.
• Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory accreditation standards, particularly ISO 15189, and experience maintaining compliance with these and other regulatory requirements
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to mentor, motivate, and guide a team towards achieving excellence in laboratory operations.
• Must be detail-oriented and highly organised with a strong practical understanding of clinical laboratory practices, protocols, and safety standards.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is highly desirable

• Language:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Maths Ability:Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Excel. Ability to operate laboratory computer systems.
• Special Skills:Demonstrate effective interpersonal communications between departments and co-workers. Communicate effectively (orally and written) with coworkers, employees of other departments, supervisors, and administration. Knowledge of quality control practices and requirements of UKAS, ISO 15189 CAP and other regulatory agencies.

• Clinical Laboratory environment; exposure to blood borne pathogens, hazardous chemicals; must wear personal protective equipment including lab coat, gloves and completely closed footwear.
• Weekend rotation may be required.