Laboratory Manager
Location: Cork
Sector: Food / Healthcare / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time Permanent
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and driven Laboratory Manager to lead both the Microbiology and Chemistry Laboratories within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a key leadership position responsible for driving operational excellence ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards and developing a high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of Laboratory Technicians across microbiology and chemistry functions.
Plan and coordinate daily analytical workloads ensuring testing and reporting align with business priorities.
Monitor performance against KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Optimise laboratory schedules and staffing to ensure efficient operations.
Support quality assurance by liaising with the Quality Manager and operational teams on test results and trends.
Promote team development through coaching performance reviews and training.
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of data entry in LIMS and other systems.
Oversee proficiency testing validation of new methods and laboratory infrastructure projects.
Maintain full compliance with internal quality systems food safety standards and legislative requirements.
Collaborate with HR and other departments on people management and operational alignment.
Requirements
Experience & Qualifications
Minimum 2 years experience in a laboratory management or supervisory role within food healthcare or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Degree in Food Science Microbiology Biotechnology or a related discipline.
Strong understanding of quality management systems and food safety legislation.
Proven ability to deliver against KPIs and operational targets.
Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP and LIMS is highly desirable.
Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Excellent leadership communication and organisational abilities.
Required Skills:
Minimum 2 years experience in a laboratory management or supervisory role within food healthcare or pharmaceutical manufacturing. Degree in Food Science Microbiology Biotechnology or a related discipline. Strong understanding of quality management systems and food safety legislation. Proven ability to deliver against KPIs and operational targets. Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP and LIMS is highly desirable. Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills. Excellent leadership communication and organisational abilities.
Laboratory ManagerLocation: Cork Sector: Food / Healthcare / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Type: Full-Time PermanentOverviewWe are seeking an experienced and driven Laboratory Manager to lead both the Microbiology and Chemistry Laboratories within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a key...
Laboratory Manager
Location: Cork
Sector: Food / Healthcare / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time Permanent
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and driven Laboratory Manager to lead both the Microbiology and Chemistry Laboratories within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a key leadership position responsible for driving operational excellence ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards and developing a high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of Laboratory Technicians across microbiology and chemistry functions.
Plan and coordinate daily analytical workloads ensuring testing and reporting align with business priorities.
Monitor performance against KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Optimise laboratory schedules and staffing to ensure efficient operations.
Support quality assurance by liaising with the Quality Manager and operational teams on test results and trends.
Promote team development through coaching performance reviews and training.
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of data entry in LIMS and other systems.
Oversee proficiency testing validation of new methods and laboratory infrastructure projects.
Maintain full compliance with internal quality systems food safety standards and legislative requirements.
Collaborate with HR and other departments on people management and operational alignment.
Requirements
Experience & Qualifications
Minimum 2 years experience in a laboratory management or supervisory role within food healthcare or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Degree in Food Science Microbiology Biotechnology or a related discipline.
Strong understanding of quality management systems and food safety legislation.
Proven ability to deliver against KPIs and operational targets.
Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP and LIMS is highly desirable.
Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Excellent leadership communication and organisational abilities.
Required Skills:
Minimum 2 years experience in a laboratory management or supervisory role within food healthcare or pharmaceutical manufacturing. Degree in Food Science Microbiology Biotechnology or a related discipline. Strong understanding of quality management systems and food safety legislation. Proven ability to deliver against KPIs and operational targets. Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP and LIMS is highly desirable. Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills. Excellent leadership communication and organisational abilities.
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