Laboratory Manager

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Laboratory ManagerFull-timeCompany DescriptionEurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.We’re proud to be an armed forces-friendly place to work and welcome applications from reservists, armed forces veterans (including the wounded, injured and sick), as well as cadet instructors, and military spouses and partners.If you want to continue to help make our world a safer and healthier place, then apply for the role below and become a part of the extraordinary Eurofins.Job DescriptionUnfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship. 37.5 Hours per week. Monday - Friday.  9.00am - 5.00pm. Purpose of the post: To be a key member of the laboratory management team supporting the overall operation ensuring the laboratory operates to the required ISO 17025 standard in-line with the Eurofins QMS.Responsible for the safe, efficient and high quality operation of the laboratory.Ensure that all work carried out complies with documented procedures for all aspects of laboratory work, that all relevant information concerning samples is recorded, that samples are handled correctly, that worksheets are kept in an orderly manner.Develop a culture of continuous improvement that allows a continual improvement in the labKnowledge of Laboratory Quality Manual in order to ensure compliance at all times with the policies, procedures and associated documents which are referred to in the manualEnsure that are staff are suitably trained and all training documents are suitably maintained including ongoing competencyEnsure all equipment is maintained and services to the correct standard ensuring it is all safe to operate and is fully calibratedEnsure complaints and NCWs are completed to a high standard and in a timely mannerWork closely with the local quality team to ensure full compliance of all parts of ISO 17025 alongside customer specific requirementsTo ensure in conjunction with the quality team, that EQA, IQC and DPC systems are maintained and non-conformances are investigatedRepresent the laboratory in external audits (regulatory/client audits etc.)Drive TAT to the highest possible level whilst maintaining a tight control on cost and resource levelsManage waste through the laboratory ensuring this is minimizedTo manage the team, including recruitment, training and development, mentoring, motivation and disciplinary matters.Work closely with the ASM/Customer Service team to ensure a high-level of customer serviceSupport customer requirements and be a key-link to ensure customer requirements are translated within the labResponsible for promoting a professional image of the Company and for complying with the company's Equal Opportunities and Harassment Policies at all times, including work related events which take place outside normal working hoursRead and comply with company rules, procedures, agreements and any notices displayed by the CompanyAct as deputy to the Operations Manager/Senior Laboratory Manager/Department Manager in respective areasQualificationsDegree or equivalent in science (microbiology/chemistry/biology/molecular biology etc.) Understanding of ISO 17025, UKAS, key customer requirements, audit procedures, methods etc Proven experience in working to and...