About the role
The Moredun Group is seeking a High Containment Diagnostic Operations Manager to lead a new unit at the Moredun Research Institute, focused on testing for Bluetongue virus (BTV). Working within a high-containment laboratory (CL3/SAPO3), the successful candidate will serve as the technical lead in developing and implementing ISO17025-compliant and UKAS-accredited molecular diagnostic services. While the initial focus is on BTV, the scope of work will expand to include additional high-consequence pathogens as required.
Experience required
You will have:
1. BSc Biological Sciences or equivalent
2. Extensive CL2 laboratory experience
3. Extensive experience with technical implementing a quality system to a particular application
4. Experience with lab management
5. Leadership experience of small teams
6. Use of computerised LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)
7. Diagnostic laboratory experience
8. Experience in handling of confidential information and datasets