Analytical Lab Manager
Core
Lead the analytical laboratory function to ensure accurate, timely, scientifically valid and compliant testing services supporting manufacturing operations and product quality.
Role type
Senior IC laboratory manager (analytical)
Builds
Analytical testing services for nutrition products
Domain
Healthcare / Nutrition / Food Science
Required skills
Laboratory operations management, ISO/IEC 17025 compliance, regulatory compliance, technical leadership, LIMS governance, quality control program management, resource and facility management, contract laboratory oversight, performance monitoring, team development
Preferred skills
New Zealand dairy regulations knowledge, statistical trending, advanced analytical instrumentation expertise, method validation experience
Responsibilities
Lead and manage laboratory operations to ensure analytical testing services are delivered safely, accurately efficiently and within agreed service levels. Maintain compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, Abbott quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements. Act as the laboratory representative during accreditation assessments, regulatory inspections, customer audits and external reviews. Provide technical leadership and oversight of analytical methods, specifications, testing protocols and scientific decision-making. Ensure analytical methods, validation, verification, measurement uncertainty, proficiency testing and quality control programmes are effectively implemented and maintained. Provide governance and oversight of the LIMS, ensuring system compliance, validation, security, data integrity, user access controls and alignment with ISO/IEC 17025, regulatory and business requirements. Review and approve laboratory investigations, technical assessments, analytical results and quality decisions within delegated authority. Develop and maintain laboratory capability through effective competency, training, qualification and authorization programmes. Manage laboratory resources, facilities, equipment and systems to ensure they remain calibrated, maintained and fit for purpose. Oversee the qualification, governance and performance monitoring of contract laboratories and external testing providers. Monitor laboratory performance, trends, OOS/OOT results, non-conformances and risks, ensuring effective investigation, CAPA implementation and risk mitigation. Provide analytical expertise to support product development, process improvement, validation, innovation and business improvement initiatives. Lead, develop and manage an effective, engaged and motivated team.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
