* Supervise daily laboratory operations and provide technical guidance to laboratory technicians.
* Serve as the primary point of contact for laboratory technicians in the absence of the Laboratory Manager or Deputy Laboratory Manager.
* Receive, book, and prepare a variety of biological samples, including urine, swabs, and blood.
* Operate and maintain high-throughput serological and molecular analysers.
* Perform manual confirmatory assays where required.
* Review, release and report test results.
* Conduct method validation, verification, and troubleshooting of analytical processes.
* Identify, log, resolve, and report problem samples and analytical issues.
* Ensure full compliance with the laboratorys Quality Management System and ISO 15189 accreditation standards. Actively participate in UKAS assessment visits.
* Participate in External Quality Assessment (EQA) and Internal Quality Assessment (IQA) programs.
* Maintain comprehensive laboratory records, including quality control logs, equipment maintenance records, and CAPA documentation.
* Perform acceptance testing for new equipment, reagents, and consumables; ensure ongoing equipment calibration, mapping, and functionality.
* Promote and uphold Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) to ensure accuracy and precision in all activities.
* Comply with all laboratory policies, including those related to data protection, confidentiality, waste management, and conduct.
* Manage and validate stock levels; receive and validate deliveries of laboratory consumables and reagents.
* Deliver training to laboratory personnel within area(s) of expertise.
* Ensure completion and documentation of all scheduled maintenance, calibration, and servicing tasks.
* Contribute to general laboratory upkeep, including analyser maintenance, waste disposal, and housekeeping.
* Handle and dispose of confidential and hazardous waste safely and in accordance with regulations.
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