Biochemistry Sr. Lab Lead

As a Biochemistry Laboratory Lead at IDEXX, you will be a key contributor to one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world. You will perform laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets across the UK, and perform a team lead role with several direct reports. You will join a fast-paced work environment that encourages teamwork, quality, and offers opportunities for personal growth. This is a full-time role with competitive benefits.

The Blood Science department consists of Biochemistry, Haematology and Serology sections, with approximately 30 staff and is located within a bright and spacious open-plan laboratory. Other disciplines on site include Microbiology, Histology and Cytology.

IDEXX Reference laboratories is a global network united by a shared commitment to enhancing pet care where the true strength in our name is the people behind it. Our reference laboratories make it possible for our customers to discover more with our unrelenting commitment to innovation, personalized support, guidance, and expertise, while providing the most complete and advanced menu of diagnostic tests along with technology and tools.

In this Role:

• You will be line manager to a team of direct reports, taking responsibility for their performance, engagement, and development.
• Your day-to-day will include supervising and organizing the laboratory, staff, and workflow.
• You will problem-solve every day, from trouble-shooting diagnostic analyzers to resolving situational workflow and turnaround time challenges.
• You will contribute to process improvements, Lean initiatives, and maintaining UKAS ISO accreditation for the lab.
• You will communicate with other related departments to coordinate work and resolve issues as needed.

What You Will Need to Succeed:

• To be successful in this role, you’ll have practical experience working within a laboratory, preferably with sound theoretical knowledge to accompany your technical skills, a minimum of 5 years’ experience is preferable.
• You have a proven record of successfully leading, building and mentoring a team.
• You can lead and encourage staff progression, drive staff engagement, assist with change management and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• You have knowledge of human clinical or veterinary testing and procedures.
• You will have a BSc in Biochemistry or equivalent.
• You are flexible and able to adapt to a fast-paced, high volume, innovative work environment.
• You are a go-getter, a hard worker, and someone with a passion for science, innovation, and the opportunity to work on behalf of global pet health.

Schedule:

Lab operates Monday to Saturday, 6am-5:30pm Mon-Fri, 7am-3:30pm Sat, with staff rotating start times and working days. Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Why IDEXX?

We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from diseases. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 9,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

Let’s pursue what matters together!

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of colour, LGBT individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.