- Supervise daily laboratory operations and provide technical guidance to laboratory technicians.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for laboratory technicians in the absence of the Laboratory Manager or Deputy Laboratory Manager.
- Receive, book, and prepare a variety of biological samples, including urine, swabs, and blood.
- Operate and maintain high-throughput serological and molecular analysers.
- Perform manual confirmatory assays where required.
- Review, release and report test results.
- Conduct method validation, verification, and troubleshooting of analytical processes.
- Identify, log, resolve, and report problem samples and analytical issues.
- Ensure full compliance with the laboratorys Quality Management System and ISO 15189 accreditation standards. Actively participate in UKAS assessment visits.
- Participate in External Quality Assessment (EQA) and Internal Quality Assessment (IQA) programs.
- Maintain comprehensive laboratory records, including quality control logs, equipment maintenance records, and CAPA documentation.
- Perform acceptance testing for new equipment, reagents, and consumables; ensure ongoing equipment calibration, mapping, and functionality.
- Promote and uphold Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) to ensure accuracy and precision in all activities.
- Comply with all laboratory policies, including those related to data protection, confidentiality, waste management, and conduct.
- Manage and validate stock levels; receive and validate deliveries of laboratory consumables and reagents.
- Deliver training to laboratory personnel within area(s) of expertise.
- Ensure completion and documentation of all scheduled maintenance, calibration, and servicing tasks.
- Contribute to general laboratory upkeep, including analyser maintenance, waste disposal, and housekeeping.
- Handle and dispose of confidential and hazardous waste safely and in accordance with regulations.
