Laboratory Manager - Genetic Toxicology

Laboratory Corporation; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

Are you someone that has experience of managing a team?

Or are you looking to progress into an exciting new role where you can lead a team to deliver the best possible service to our clients?

Are you able to influence others and effect positive change within a global organization?

Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that includes contract research and developmental services to the pharmaceutical, medical technology, crop protection and chemical industries.

At our site in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, we are looking to recruit a Laboratory Manager within the Genetic Toxicology department.

Relocation assistance may be available for this role.

The Laboratory Manager’s role is to develop and lead a team of operational scientists and team leaders within the field of Genetic Toxicology and may undertake these in-house lab responsibilities as well on assigned studies. Responsible for the planning, supervision and conduct of work assigned to the team to ensure that all studies are performed to high scientific quality, in accordance with Study Plan, GLP and relevant SOPs.

Job Requirements:

• Undertake the role of Line Manager to designated staff including recruitment, performance management and staff development.
• Maintain an awareness of enquiry status and liaise with Management regarding availability within team to undertake new studies.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of scientific advances, techniques, instrumentation and methodology relevant to the department and recommend new technologies for implementation in the department.
• Provide the managerial and operational support necessary for the preparation, conduct and reporting of studies carried out within the team.
• Overall accountability for accuracy, soundness, quality, timeliness and completeness of all work performed.
• Overall responsibility for scheduling and allocating resources, including study, data and/or reporting quality, equipment metrology and functionality.
• Ensure that an adequate number of trained and competent staff is available to match the workload requirements, including staff retention and succession planning.
• Provide for safety and welfare of staff and support/enforce Environmental Health and Safety Policies.
• Assist in investigation and development of new technologies in order to strengthen the reputation and capabilities of the company. Participate as necessary in the development of strategies to market these capabilities.
• Participate in strategic meetings and provide leadership for research programs.
• Financial awareness and maintaining metrics for studies with regard to assay pricing and scheduling.
• Host and conduct client and regulatory audits.
• Required to execute long term and strategic goals in department as assigned.

What Labcorp can offer you:

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and contributory pension.
• Ability to work with a variety of different clients on wide-ranging projects.
• Opportunity to work in a rapidly expanding department.

Skills and experience:

• Full understanding of the drug development process, regulatory requirements and the scientific techniques of Genetic Toxicology studies required.
• BSc degree in an appropriate scientific discipline, with relevant experience in Genetic Toxicology and drug development.
• Experience of a range of techniques/approaches relevant to the Genetic Toxicology department and/or unique expertise for a specific scientific service.
• Experience in staff management, coaching, mentoring and supervision and proven experience of managing team leaders and supervisors.
• Experience of new assay development and validation.
• Working knowledge of software e.g., MS Word, Excel and general IT skills.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

We encourage all to apply.

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