Clinical Laboratory Supervisor

Job Title of Vacancy:

Clinical Laboratory Supervisor -

Contract Type - 12 month fixed term contract

Salary / Benefits

£48,600 inc SA

Job Elements

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  Seeking full-time Clinical Laboratory Supervisors. This is an exciting opportunity for an independent, creative, service-oriented individual to help build clinical sequencing laboratory services.


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  Working 12hr shifts to provide a 24/7 testing facility this 12 month contract will be am opportunity to work in a fast paced yet highly regulated environment.


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  Directing daily high complexity laboratory operations including decision-making, response to problems, identifying errors and taking corrective actions;


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  Demonstrating technical expertise.


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  Contributing to good employee relationships and providing for staff development; performing employee performance appraisals.


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  Adhering to proper resource allocation and coordination. Ensuring maximum efficiency in the use of personnel; controlling departmental supply expenses.


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  Managing and sharing daily workload; using time wisely and providing a productive atmosphere.


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  Demonstrating through knowledge of test methodologies and quality control


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  Developing, writing, reviewing and implementing procedures and policies.


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  Preparing laboratory for inspections and preparing reports as needed.


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  Maintaining good communication with leadership, team members and customers;


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  Ensuring all instrument maintenance is performed and documented; administering all established quality control procedures and troubleshooting instruments effectively when appropriate.


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  Assisting in the review, interpretation and reporting of complex and routine test results.

The ideal candidate will have:

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  Bachelor's degree in biology or related scientific discipline.


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  Minimum of 5 years of clinical molecular experience.


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  Previous Supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory setting.


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  Hands on technical expertise in Infectious Disease testing.


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  Experience with high throughput sample testing esp with RNA Extraction and Real Time PCR


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  Experience in UK lab rules and regulations e.g. ISO15189


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  Practical knowledge of routine laboratory equipment and procedures.


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  Experience with LIMS and laboratory automation highly desired.