Laboratory Shift Lead

Laboratory Shift Lead - Dublin (Job Ref: 26/LSLD)

Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare globally. 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 and skill of our workforce, which continues to grow. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Shift Lead within our laboratory in Sandyford, 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: 4 on, 4 off, rotating 7am to 7pm and 7pm to 7am

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 it following a successful interview stage.

What does this role involve?

In co-operation with the RCLS Lab Managers and Shift Managers, the Shift Lead is responsible for the day-to-day running of the laboratory. Some of the key duties include:

1. The smooth and efficient running of Randox Clinical Laboratory Services, ensuring that all laboratory-based testing for clinical diagnostics and clinical trial samples is conducted accurately in conjunction with Randox standard operating procedures and in-line with ISO/IEC 17025 (2005) and MHRA Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
2. The supervision of staff and the allocation of duties, including: - The performance of various analytical procedures used in the analysis of clinical trial samples and clinical diagnostics. - The routine maintenance and calibration of analytical instrumentation. - Analysis and submission of all appropriate clinical proficiency testing programs.
3. Ensuring that all members of the team are performing optimally according to their level.
4. The training and development of staff and the conducting of regular training reviews and Appraisals.
5. Providing advice and guidance on technical issues associated with clinical diagnostic testing and analysis of clinical trial samples.
6. To ensure best practice in the provision of a clinical diagnostic service and to keep up to date with the latest developments and trends in clinical diagnostics.
7. Ensuring that the analytical facilities and testing equipment provided by RCLS are maintained and developed in line with market and regulatory needs.

Essential criteria:

• Qualified to at least degree level in Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology or a Life Science.
• Experience in diagnostic testing and reagent applications.
• Previous laboratory experience.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong leadership 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

• 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 continues to grow exponentially.

Central to the Randox ethos is our drive and determination to improve healthcare worldwide, and every one of our talented staff plays 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