Laboratory Manager
Core
Manage laboratory operations ensuring compliance with ISO 17025 standards and Eurofins QMS, overseeing safety, efficiency, and quality of analytical testing services.
Role type
Senior Laboratory Manager
Builds
Analytical testing services for clients across food, water, and pharmaceutical industries
Domain
Life sciences / Environmental testing / Water analysis
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
ISO 17025 compliance, LIMS proficiency, team management, audit representation, equipment calibration, waste management, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
UKAS accreditation experience, water laboratory background, complex data presentation, performance management
Technologies
LIMS, spreadsheets, databases
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with ISO 17025 and documented procedures; manage staff recruitment, training, and development; maintain equipment calibration and safety; represent laboratory in external audits; manage waste and non-conformances; drive turnaround time and cost control; act as deputy to Operations Manager.