Laboratory Manager

Full Job Description

The PAM Group are a rapidly expanding business, and we are actively recruiting for a Laboratory Manager to join us on a fixed term basis for 6 months to support with the day to day management and development of the Laboratory site based at Daresbury.

This role is a critical element to the business and will be responsible for the following:

• The day to day running of the laboratory and maintaining all practices and processes in line with standards.
• Managing the technical activities of the team and blood sciences section of the laboratory.
• Providing training and specialist advice on technical issues and problem solving to team members.
• To assist in the validation and verification of testing.
• To support Quality through SOP and report writing.
• To work flexibly in reflection of service needs which may include an extended working day to provide the best possible service to our clients.
• To maintain and promote professional image of the pathology department.

Experience

• Multidiscipline Biomedical Scientist with experience working across biochemistry and haematology.
• Experience of leading a small team.
• Working across a range of biochemistry and haematology analysers.
• Experience in the validation/verification of new tests and equipment.
• Experience of UKAS/ISO15189.
• Experience in Microbiology, Haematology, Biochemistry and Serology
• Relevant specialist knowledge and practical experience.
• Training of junior staff and colleagues
• Knowledge of H&S safety requirements of a Blood Sciences laboratory.

Essential Qualifications

• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist having gained a BSc or equivalent.
• Hold or be eligible for Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (FIBMS) through Institute Higher Specialist Diploma or Diploma of Higher Specialist Practice; or hold MSc in Biomedical Sciences or assessed equivalent. Demonstrate on-going CPD.
• Organisational skills.
• Understanding of responsibilities around UKAS 15189.
• Ability to prioritise.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to demonstrate leadership and management skills.
• Relevant specialist knowledge and practical experience.