Microbiology Manager

Randox are looking for a Microbiology Manager to join our manufacturing team at one of our sites based just outside of Crumlin, Northern Ireland.
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The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the QC Microbiology department.

Shift pattern:
08:40-17:20 – Monday-Friday

The role:

• Continual research of modern microbiology testing processes and the evaluation of practical use within the QC microbiology department.
• The introduction and validation of the processes and equipment within the QC microbiology department.
• Continual research and review of microbiology technology ensuring the department is operating with state-of-the-art equipment.
• The management of all staff within the department.
• Responsible for the department completion of microbial analysis on samples from various departments.
• Establish and maintain quality control microbiological procedures for all new Randox products and raw materials.

The Candidate:
Essential:

• Qualified to at least Honours degree standard in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology or a Life Science degree.
• Previous working experience in a related industry.
• Good leadership qualities.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Good understanding of Microsoft packages and general good computer literacy.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a microbiology lab.
• Previous leadership/management experience.

                                                                  
About Randox:

An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, Randox Laboratories has been the heartbeat of the UK’s National COVID Testing Programme throughout the pandemic.   In early 2020 Randox recognised the threat from COVID-19 and based on over 40 years of diagnostic experience, quickly developed a test to accurately identify the virus.  Testing at scale commenced within weeks to support the UK’s National Testing Programme and private clients alike.  Through the enormous effort and commitment of its staff Randox is currently operating at a capacity of 180,000 COVID-19 samples per day, making it the most productive laboratory in the UK and Ireland and amongst the very largest in Europe.

Additionally, as a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology and food security, 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 and the commitment & skill of our workforce, which continue to grow exponentially.

Central to the Randox ethos is our drive and determination to improve healthcare worldwide and every one of our talented staff play a role in this. In order to serve our growing international markets, we require high calibre applicants with scientific, engineering, software, and broader business skills – including sales, marketing, logistics, finance and many more.  Join the Randox team and play your part in improving the health of millions.

Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.