Microbiology Manager

FRS Recruitment

Waterford

**international candidates welcome to apply- good level of english is required** the purpose of this job is to manage the pharmaceutical & water microbiology section . the section manager must ensure appropriate systems and controls are implemented to facilitate the growth of the section and the needs of the business. the section must be managed so that customer requirements, quality requirements, and organisational goals are met. responsibilities: to effectively manage all members of their team including areas such as, work rotas, productivity, training & development, housekeeping, safety, quality, documentation, etc. to ensure the laboratory is run at maximum efficiency. to ensure processes and systems are in place to ensure that routine analyses and project work is completed as required and customer reports are available in a timely manner. to handle any customer related query and lead the investigation of any complaint, liaising with their team to problem solve these queries if needed. to communicate regularly with their team and all other ancillary groups to ensure information is transferred effectively throughout the organisation. to approve and keep updated laboratory sops in their area of work. approval of all quality and technical agreements with clients. to ensure the quality of the day-to-day work coming out of the laboratory meets company standards and for problem solving any quality issues with other members of the organisation. to ensure that all analysts are trained and have completed training records for all tests and other training completed. to keep their training records up to date and to initiate training where possible. to ensure equipment is properly maintained and in the event of a breakdown that it is repaired in accordance with company procedures (with reference to timeliness, quality and cost.) to ensure that customers' requirements are fully met and in so doing be flexible to work in any area of the business as is required and continuously work to improve relationships with customers. attend customer business review meetings. to collaborate with peers to ensure improvements are leveraged across the business and potential for similar issues avoided. to lead internal and external/regulatory audits for area of responsibility, including audit preparation, area tour, support queries during the audit and follow up of actions to closure. to manage headcount within team, to ensure resources are aligned with business requirements. lead the recruitment and selection process for area of responsibility. to represent microbiology in the change control review board. qualifications & experience. a degree or ncea diploma in a relevant discipline. preferably 3 - 5 years' experience as a team leader in a laboratory environment. excellent leadership skills. good commercial awareness and business acumen. good team player, organised, accurate, have strong documentation skills. passionate about quality and customer service. good communication skills both internally and externally. ability to understand customers' requirements and to be able to devise and articulate the most appropriate solutions. for a confidential discussion or for more information please contact emer on 0860437889. this job originally appeared on recruitireland.com.

2086 days ago