Job Requirements

The laboratory manager is responsible for activities in a veterinary diagnostic reference laboratory. The role includes overseeing team management, technical support, quality control, standard operating procedures, health and safety, budget and general administration. The laboratory manager is responsible for meeting operational key performance indicators to maintain a high quality and reliable service for our veterinary partners. 

Manage activities in a diagnostic reference laboratory, with responsibility for meeting test turnaround times and budgetary commitmentsProvide line management to team members, assigning work and evaluating performance. Resolve escalated issuesResponsible for ensuring all associates are properly trained, and for promoting associate developmentLead work activities of the laboratory: plan workloads and ensure adequate staffing and resources to maintain test turnaround timesDriving projects to support growth, efficient workflows and expanding test offering within the laboratoryLead maintenance of laboratory diagnostic equipment and other technical resourcesOversee the management of technical failures- ensure these are properly investigated and resolvedEnsure laboratory buildings and infrastructure are adequately maintainedResponsible for inventory controlCoordinate with external suppliers as needed to maintain continuous functionalityManage laboratory health and safety activities. Ensure compliance with laboratory H&S policyEnsure quality of testing in co-operation with the Quality TeamContribute to the development of the laboratory budgetContribute to the development of laboratory policies and procedures. Communicate procedural changes to team membersParticipate in various related committees and project teams as requestedPrepare reports, presentations and other information summarising work activities, including turnaround times, instrument downtime, productivity, quality and other performance metrics. Prepare various analyses as needed to highlight issues and resolve questionsMaintain knowledge of changes and developments in the industry affecting work activities. May participate in outside industry groups and forums related to business activitiesAssist with bench technical duties as needed

Benefits
5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday LeaveCareer progression opportunitiesStaff discount schemesLife AssuranceEnhanced sickness payEnhanced equal family leaveE-car salary sacrifice schemeWellness program including: Employee assistance program, Eyecare voucher scheme, Free annual Flu jabCycle to work schemeRecruitment referral reward scheme

Work Experience
Bachelors Degree in a Science discipline or other relevant subjectSubstantial experience in a diagnostic laboratory, preferably within the veterinary fieldSupervisory or management experience, overseeing workflows and line managing team members.