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Lab Operations Manager

Wallace Myers International

Cork

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EUR 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

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Job summary

A recruitment agency is sourcing a Lab Operations Manager for a client in County Cork. The role involves managing laboratory technicians, ensuring quality standards, and coordinating analytical work. Candidates should have 2 years of supervisory experience in the food or pharmaceutical sectors and a relevant third-level qualification. This position offers an opportunity to lead a lab team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

  • 2 years experience in a quality management/supervisory role in the food/healthcare/pharmaceutical industry.
  • Knowledge of quality and food safety legislation.
  • Proven track record in overachieving KPIs and Operational Targets.

Responsibilities

  • Management of Laboratory Technicians in microbiology and chemistry.
  • Plan and coordinate daily analytical requirements.
  • Ensure adherence to quality and food safety standards.

Skills

Quality management
Supervisory skills
Problem solving
Data analysis
SAP experience

Education

Third level qualification in Food Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology
Job description
Overview

Jenn at Wallace Myers International is sourcing a Lab Operations Manager for a Global client based in West Cork.

Contact me on 010448352 and email the link below.

Responsibilities
  • Management of Laboratory Technicians across both the microbiology and chemistry laboratories
  • Optimise rotas to ensure continuity and maximise efficiency
  • Planning and coordinating the daily analytical requirements and prioritising work in line with business needs
  • Liaising with the Quality Manager in the day-to-day activities including the reporting of results in advance of daily operational meetings
  • Leading the Laboratory team to optimise their personal development, skills, competency, performance and efficiency
  • Co-ordinate Laboratory proficiency schemes and carrying out periodic Performance Development Reviews
  • Co-ordinate the collection of samples and despatch of same to 3rd party labs
  • Ensure that all results are recorded in Bamboo-LIMS in an accurate and timely manner
  • Work with Grading Officer to ensure BP QC release and grading is completed accurately and efficiently
  • Ensure the Laboratory follows all required quality and food safety standards
  • Plan and lead Laboratory infrastructure type projects as required
  • Ensure method changes and developments are implemented in a controlled manner ensuring validation and training is completed as they need arises

Responsible for the implementation of various programs as applied to the Laboratory Team and environment

  • Responsible for Internal Controls as assigned to you by the Internal Controller
  • Interface with HR in relation to employee relations issues
  • Update relevant HR systems for Laboratory team on a weekly basis
About You
  • 2 years experience in a quality management/supervisory role in the food/healthcare/pharmaceutical manufacturing industry is required
  • Third level qualification in Food Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology or equivalent required
  • Knowledge of quality and food safety legislation
  • Proven track record in overachieving KPI's and Operational Targets
  • SAP experience highly desirable
  • Proficient numerical ability to record interpret and analyse key process data
  • Proven problem solving and troubleshooting skills

All applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence

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