Laboratory Shift Lead

For this position, as you may be in contact with live blood samples, you must be vaccinated against Hepatitis B or be able to get it following a successful interview stage.

What does this role involve?

Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare globally. Our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products, the commitment and skill of our workforce, which continues to grow. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Shift Lead within our laboratory in Sandford, Dublin.

In co-operation with the RCLS Lab Managers and Shift Managers, the Shift Lead is responsible for the day to day running of the laboratory. Some of the key duties include:

1) The smooth and efficient running of the Randox Clinical Laboratory Services ensuring that all laboratory based testing for clinical diagnostics and clinical trial samples is conducted accurately in conjunction with Randox standard operating procedures and in-line with ISO/IEC 17025 (2005), and MHRA Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

2) The supervision of staff and the allocation of duties including: - The performance of various analytical procedures used in analysis of clinical trial samples and clinical diagnostics. - The routine maintenance and calibration of analytical instrumentation. - Analysis and submission of all appropriate clinical proficiency testing programs.

3) Ensuring that all members of the team are performing optimally according to their level.

4) The training and development of staff and the conducting of regular training reviews and Appraisals.

5) Providing advice and guidance on technical issues associated with clinical diagnostic testing and analysis of clinical trial samples. 6) To ensure best practice in the provision of a clinical diagnostic service and to keep up to date with latest developments and trends in clinical diagnostics.

7) Ensuring that the analytical facilities and testing equipment provided by RCLS are maintained and developed in line with market and regulatory needs.

Working Hours / Shifts: 4 on 4 off, rotating 7am to 7pm and 7pm to 7am