Laboratory Manager

Requisition ID: 108578-0

JOB TITLE: Laboratory Manager

DEPARTMENT: Quality

REPORTING TO: Head of Quality

Individual Contributor or People Manager: People Manager

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• Provide final review and approval of results, protocols, reports, SOP's etc.
  
• To act as the primary laboratory point person accountable for the team achieving a continually high standard of work.
  
• This role functions as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to coordinate scheduling, deliver compliant products on time, and create a work environment that supports team effectiveness through coaching and mentoring.
  

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• Maintain regulatory compliance through established programs for lab testing, environmental control, training, SOP's, technical investigations, test method validation and cleaning in a medical device regulated environment.
  
• Develop and maintain quality systems within the laboratory to ensure ongoing compliance to cGMP.
  
• Compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and Registered specifications.
  
• Ensure timely completion of Laboratory Investigation Reports and deviations through the Non-Conformance procedures.
  
• Issue trend reports on investigations, non-conformances.
  
• Keeps abreast of current Corporate and industry requirements and compliance trends as they pertain to laboratory operations.
  
• Approval of SOP’s, trend data, investigations, deviations, validation protocols, reports, method validation/verifications and equipment qualifications.
  
• Participate in regulatory agency inspections.
  
• Plan and implement procedures and systems to maximise operating efficiency.
  
• Manage and contribute to the achievements of department productivity and quality goals.
  
• Manage the scheduling and control of product testing to ensure output targets are achieved.
  
• Review and authorize records for product disposition in accordance with cGMP and defined procedures.
  
• Coordinate testing and analysis of batches to meet customer expectations.
  
• Oversee and sign off on out-of-specification investigations.
  
• Act as the primary point of contact and SME for audits and inspections.
  
• Monitor and assist hands‑on in daily laboratory activities.
  
• Ensure the laboratory is maintained in a clean, audit‑ready condition with sufficient consumables.
  
• Liaise with the Department Manager regarding recruitment and resource planning.
  
• Ad hoc duties as assigned by area Manager.
  

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• Assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements.
  
• Proactively prevent or reduce non‑conformances and support CAPA/change control processes.
  
• Ensure local quality requirements are considered for new or changed laboratory methods.
  

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• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations.
  
• Generate and maintain risk assessments for the laboratory area.
  
• Promote safety awareness and proactively reduce hazards and risks within the lab.
  

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• Achievement of output targets and delivery of quality products on time.
  
• Audit readiness and successful outcomes of quality/compliance inspections.
  

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• NFQ Level 8 Degree in Microbiology or associated Life Science discipline.
  
• 5+ years microbiology work experience, ideally the majority of which in a FDA regulated environment.
  
• 2 years team lead / people management experience in microbiology testing within the laboratory is required, including conducting performance reviews.
  
• Experienced in lead the training & development of micro analysts.
  
• Experienced in the calibration and use of laboratory instrumentation, including troubleshooting equipment when problems arise.
  
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a product testing environment with analytical instruments.
  
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience is preferred to lead and develop a team in a regulated environment.
  
• Experience running and maintaining a laboratory to GLP standards is preferred.
  
• Working knowledge of cGMP, EHS, and applicable regulatory standards.
  

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• High attention to detail, ensures accuracy in testing and documentation.
  
• Strong organizational and practical skills with the ability to manage changing priorities.
  
• Proactive and accountable mindset regarding quality, efficiency, and safety. xcfaprz
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder alignment and handovers.