Laboratory/Technical Manager

CK Group are recruiting for a Laboratory/Technical Manager on behalf of a well established provider of analytical services, to be based at their site in Bicester on a permanent basis.

Company:
Our client is an independently owned provider of GLP compliant analytical services. Established for over 30 years, the organisation employs a small team of highly qualified laboratory personnel, and has a loyal client based. The organisation has plans for significant investment and growth.

Laboratory/Technical Manager Role:
The main purpose of this Laboratory/Technical Manager position will be to manage a growing team of laboratory and administrative staff.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the laboratory functions and analytical work on a day to day basis offering support to analysts and Study Directors at all levels.
• Carrying out laboratory work where required, and assisting with complex method development.
• Acting as Test Facility Manager for the purposes of GLP.
• Answering client queries on projects via email or video call and offer support to Study Directors with technical queries.
• Being able to interpret Sponsor requests and creating custom projects in line with registration guidelines such as SANCO, PPP, Biocide Directive and REACH.
• Supporting with the preparation of technical quotations, study plans and analytical reports.
• Taking primary responsibility for training of all laboratory personnel, from induction to advanced training ensuring that all staff are competent to carry out their duties in line with GLP.
• Ensuring that all laboratory personnel work in a safe manner and to enforce the use of safety measures.
• Managing the laboratory equipment, ensuring that all preventative maintenance, validation and calibration of equipment is carried out in accordance with GLP and data integrity regulations.
• Setting up the chromatography software with new calculations as required, and ensure they are validated in line with GLP.
• Acting as system administrator on all laboratory equipment in line with data integrity regulations.
• Carrying out risk assessments in line with GxP data integrity guidance, and work with Quality Assurance to identify any gaps in compliance, and determine suitable action.

Your Background:
To be considered for the position you should have the following skills and experience:

• Experience in the maintenance and troubleshooting of a range of analytical instruments.
• Experience of method development using techniques such as HPLC, GC, MS, IC and ICP.
• Experience in management of laboratory personnel.
• Understanding of DQ, IQ, OQ & PQ under GxP.
• An understanding of physical testing / storage stability requirements would be highly beneficial for this position.

The Benefits:
The company offer an attractive benefits package, which includes:

• A friendly and welcoming working environment operating in a covid secure manner. The organisation fully supported childcare needs and flexible home working through the pandemic.
• Hours are Monday to Friday – typically 8.30am to 4.45pm however flexible working is available.
• Holiday: 22 basic days plus bank holidays, plus 2 days extra at Christmas for company closure.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Opportunities for training and development both personal and professional.
• Payment of professional memberships to support development, i.e. RSC.

Apply:
For more information or to apply for this Laboratory/Technical Manager position, please contact Sarah Farrow on 0191 3706486 or sfarrow@ckgroup.co.uk, quoting job ref 49908.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.

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