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Regional Laboratory Manager – Dublin

Randox is a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology, and food security. Our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products, the commitment and skill of our workforce, which continues to grow.

We are currently looking for an experienced Laboratory Manager to take full ownership of our regional clinical laboratory in Sandyford in Dublin.

Location: Unit D/E, 21 Time Place, Corrig Road, Sandyford Business Park, Dublin 18, D18 R89T.

Contract Offered: Full-time, permanent.

Working Hours / Shifts: 40 hours per week. This lab is open 24/7, so some evenings, mornings and weekends will be required.

For this position, as you may be in contact with live blood samples, you must be vaccinated against Hepatitis B or be able to get vaccinated following a successful interview stage.

What does this role involve?

This role is responsible for the leadership performance of the overall laboratory. The main duties of the role include:

- Manage the end-to-end performance of the laboratory from turnaround times, QC and repeat-rate management through to stock control and cost efficiency.
- Use data to drive continuous improvement rather than waiting to be told what to fix.
- Lead and develop a team of Team Leads, mentoring the next generation of laboratory leaders.
- Work closely with our Operational Performance Partners to keep the lab compliant and audit-ready against ISO 17025, ISO 15189, GCP and MHRA standards.
- Actively seek out new technologies and smarter processes to keep our diagnostic offering ahead of the curve.
- Overall management of the laboratory staff, including conducting appraisals and delivering training, along with your team leaders.
- Ensure that the integrity of all samples is adhered to at all times.
- Writing of new Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions within the Laboratory.
- Ensure that clients are receiving the best possible service.

Essential:

- Qualified to at least degree level in Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Immunology or a Life Science.
- Experience in diagnostic testing.
- Previous experience working in a laboratory setting.
- Be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills.
- Demonstrable experience of working with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Knowledge of a variety of software packages, including Microsoft packages such as Excel, Outlook and Word.
- Currently have the right to work in Ireland without visa sponsorship.

Desirable:

- Previous managerial experience.
- Previous experience in laboratory management.
- Practical experience using automated analysers.
- Experience in a private healthcare/laboratory setting.
- Working knowledge of quality systems.
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety, including CoSHH.

How do I apply?

Click Apply on the site of this advertisement. You will then submit your CV to Randox for review.

About Randox:

An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, Randox Laboratories was at the centre of the UK’s National COVID Testing Programme throughout the pandemic. In early 2020, Randox recognised the threat from COVID-19 and based on over 40 years of diagnostic experience, quickly developed a test to accurately identify the virus. Testing at scale commenced within weeks to support the UK’s National Testing Programme and private clients alike.

Additionally, as a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology and food security, our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products and the commitment & skill of our workforce, which continue to grow exponentially.

Central to the Randox ethos is our drive and determination to improve healthcare worldwide and every one of our talented staff play a role in this. In order to serve our growing international markets, we require high-calibre applicants with scientific, engineering, software, and broader business skills – including sales, marketing, logistics, finance and many more. Join the Randox team and play your part in improving the health of millions.

Pay: €50,000.00-€60,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person