26/RLMD - Regional Laboratory Manager

Randox Laboratories; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Randox Laboratories in Dublin is seeking a Regional Laboratory Manager to lead the end-to-end performance of the laboratory, ensuring turnaround times, QC, and cost efficiency while maintaining compliance with ISO 17025, ISO 15189, GCP and MHRA standards.

This role requires a Biomedical Science or Life Science degree, diagnostic testing experience, strong leadership, and excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Immunology or Life Science.
• Experience in diagnostic testing.
• Previous laboratory experience.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end performance of the laboratory.
• Use data to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop a team of Team Leads.
• Ensure ISO 17025, ISO 15189, GCP and MHRA compliance.
• Actively seek out new technologies and smarter processes.
• Oversee staff management, appraisals and training.
• Ensure sample integrity at all times.
• Write new Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Ensure clients receive the best possible service.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team management

Education

Biomedical Science / Biochemistry / Immunology / Life Science degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Regional Laboratory Manager – Dublin (Job Ref: 26/RLMD)

Randox are a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology, and food security. 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.

Location

Unit D/E, 21 Time Place, Corrig Road, Sandyford Business Park, Dublin 18, D18 R89T.

Contract Offered

Full-time, permanent.

Working Hours / Shifts

40 hours per week. This lab is open 24/7 so some evenings, mornings and weekends will be required.

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.

This role is responsible for the leadership performance of the overall laboratory. The main duties of the role include:

• Manage the end-to-end performance of the laboratory from turnaround times, QC and repeat-rate management through to stock control and cost efficiency.
• Use data to drive continuous improvement rather than waiting to be told what to fix.
• Lead and develop a team of Team Leads, mentoring the next generation of laboratory leaders.
• Work closely with our Operational Performance Partners to keep the lab compliant and audit-ready against ISO 17025, ISO 15189, GCP and MHRA standards.
• Actively seek out new technologies and smarter processes to keep our diagnostic offering ahead of the curve.
• Overall management of the laboratory staff, including conducting appraisals and delivering training, along with your team leaders.
• Ensure that the integrity of all samples is adhered to at all times.
• Writing of new Standard Operation Procedures and Work Instructions within the Laboratory.
• Ensure that clients are receiving the best possible service.

Essential

• Qualified to at least degree level in Biomedical Science Biochemistry, Immunology or a Life Science.
• Experience in diagnostic testing.
• Previous experience working in a laboratory setting.
• Be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrable experience of working with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of a variety of software packages including Microsoft packages such as Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Currently have the right to work in Ireland without visa sponsorship.

Desirable

• Previous managerial experience.
• Previous experience in laboratory management.
• Practical experience using automated analysers.
• Experience in a private healthcare/laboratory setting.
• Working knowledge of quality systems.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety, including CoSHH.