Job Title: Laboratory Operations Manager 📍 Location: Harlow Step into a pivotal leadership role that directly impacts lives every day. We're on the lookout for an experienced, dynamic, and forward-thinking Manager to take charge of a high-performing, fast-paced diagnostic laboratory team at the heart of critical healthcare services. This is more than just a management role—it's your opportunity to lead a team of passionate scientists and healthcare professionals, drive innovation, ensure excellence in diagnostic services, and champion quality for better patient outcomes. If you're ready to be the go-to person on-site for all things laboratory services and thrive in a role with significant autonomy and influence—read on. What You'll Be Doing * Lead from the Front: Take full operational responsibility for the Laboratory, ensuring it runs like a well-oiled machine—efficiently, safely, and with clinical excellence. * Be the Key Liaison: Act as the senior representative on-site, collaborating with hospital teams, pathologists, and stakeholders to deliver seamless, integrated services. * Champion Quality & Compliance: Own and evolve quality management practices to meet UKAS, MHRA, CQC, and other regulatory standards. You’ll be the person who ensures the lab not only meets but exceeds expectations. * Drive Data-Led Decisions: Use performance platforms and analytics tools to con...