Clinical Laboratory Manager (Job Ref: 25N/CLSP) Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare globally. We are proud to have been named the Number 1 company in Northern Ireland for the second consecutive year in the Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies List for 2024. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Managerwithin our clinical laboratory services team. Location: Randox Science Park (30 Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4LF). Contract Offered: Full-time, permanent Working Hours / Shifts: 8.40am to 5.20pm, Monday to Friday, however some flexibility will be required. What does this role involve? This role is responsible for the operational and laboratory functions within the Randox Clinical Laboratory Services laboratory. Some of the key duties include: Ensuring that all laboratory based testing for Clinical diagnostics and clinical trial samples is conducted accurately in conjunction with RCLS standard operating procedures and in-line with ISO/IEC 17025, ISOIEC 15189, GCP and MHRA Good Clinical Practice. Liaising with the Quality Personnel ensuring that effective collection and testing procedures are in place which meet the requirements of the various regulatory bodies and international standards. Review IQC & EQA Performance in parallel for all instruments across all clinical lab sites and take remedial action when significant deviations from the labs established performance are identified. Ensuring the meeting of deadlines and turn around times for all projects. Providing advice and guidance on technical issues associated with clinical diagnostic testing and analysis of clinical trial samples. Ensuring that all the necessary quality control checks are completed daily and that they meet both internal and external criteria. Daily supervision of the laboratory staff, including conducting appraisals and delivering training. Review & trend analytical data generated by the lab for patient results. Evaluate each labs/instrument capacity on a regular basis to improve/maintain efficiency within each lab. Ensuring that the integrity of all samples is adhered to at all times. Writing of new Standard Operation Procedure and Work Instructions within the department. Liaising with clients and ensuring that they are receiving the best possible service. Provide guidance and approval for development of new test methods in line with regulatory requirements. Who can apply? Essential criteria: Qualified to at least degree level in Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Immunology or a Life Science. Experience in diagnostic testing and reagent applications. Previous laboratory experience. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Strong leaderships skills and a high level of self motivation. Knowledge of a variety of software packages including Microsoft packages such as Excel, Outlook and Word. Desirable: Previous managerial experience Previous experience managing a laboratory Previous experience in a clinical testing laboratory 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. This advert may be open for as long as 30 days, although we may close the advert early, if we receive sufficient applicants. About Randox: An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, Randox Laboratories was at the centre of the UKs 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 UKs 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.