Senior Laboratory Manager

VRS; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global scientific solutions provider is seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager to lead operations in a clinical diagnostic environment. This leadership role demands oversight of daily services, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and driving team performance. Ideal candidates should possess a BSc in life sciences, extensive lab management experience, and expertise in high-throughput sequencing. The position offers a competitive salary along with excellent career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of BSc in a life sciences degree; PhD preferred.
• Extensive laboratory operations knowledge in a regulated clinical environment.
• Proven line management experience including staffing and training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of laboratory services while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Lead and develop laboratory teams, driving performance and collaboration.
• Act as the main contact for stakeholders, facilitating governance and improvement.

Skills

Laboratory operations management

High-throughput sequencing

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

BSc in life sciences

PhD (preferred)

Job description

Our client is a global provider of scientific solutions, helping laboratories around the world enable advancements in many areas such as pharmaceutical, food, environmental and healthcare.

They are currently seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager or Laboratory Operations Manager to lead and oversee laboratory support operations within a major clinical diagnostic environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key leadership role, ensuring that laboratory services run smoothly, efficiently, and in full compliance with industry standards.

Reporting into senior operations leadership, the Senior Laboratory Manager will provide hands-on leadership across day-to-day laboratory operations while setting strategic direction for people, processes, and quality. The role combines scientific expertise with operational excellence, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant diagnostic services.

You will play a key role in maintaining accreditation standards, supporting audits, and driving efficiency and innovation across laboratory workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the day-to-day delivery of laboratory services, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with regulatory standards (ISO 15189).
• Lead and develop lab teams, driving performance, growth, collaboration, and safety.
• Acting as the main point of contact for stakeholders, providing governance, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Driving efficiency and cost-saving opportunities across laboratory operations.

Required Qualifications:

• BSc in a life sciences degree minimum (PhD preferred)
• Extensive knowledge and experience of laboratory operations and management in a regulated clinical environment.
• Expertise in high-throughput sequencing/molecular diagnostics
• Familiarity with ISO 15189 and/or CAP standards
• Proven line management experience, including staffing, training, and performance development.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent communication skills and client facing

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a new challenge within a successful organisation. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary and excellent career progression opportunities.