Laboratory Manager

North Yorkshire

Walker Cole International is supporting a growing diagnostics company in the Yorkshire region in the search for an HCPC-registered Laboratory Manager to provide operational and strategic leadership across laboratory functions. The Laboratory Manager will play a critical role in ensuring high-quality testing services, regulatory compliance, and supporting the continued growth of the business

As the Laboratory Manager, you will be responsible for:

Leading and managing day-to-day laboratory operations to ensure all samples are processed within required turnaround times.
Maintaining quality standards, ensuring all test results meet QC specifications before release.
Overseeing stock management, raw materials testing, equipment maintenance, calibration, and purchasing, ensuring all work follows established SOPs and quality procedures.
Supporting the development, validation, and implementation of new protocols, immunoassays, and laboratory processes to drive continuous improvement.
Deputising for the Laboratory Director, ensuring adherence to SOPs and compliance with ISO13485, ISO15189, and other relevant standards.

The successful Laboratory Manager will have:

HCPC Biomedical Scientist registration.
Proven experience in managing commercial clinical laboratory operations with strong knowledge of clinical diagnostics and immunoassays.
Experience working within ISO13485 environments.

The desirable experience of the Laboratory Manager is:

Experience working within ISO15189 / UKAS or ISO9001 regulated environments.
Previous involvement in regulatory audits and inspections.