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Russell Taylor Group Ltd
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 25 days
Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 1BE, England
£45,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Microbiology Shift Manager position is a permanent role located in Runcorn, requiring Monday to Friday shifts from 7.00am to 3.00pm and 3.00pm to 11.00pm.
- The salary for this position is negotiable, typically ranging from £38,000 to £45,000, with an additional shift allowance of £4,581 depending on experience, plus a bonus.
- The successful candidate will lead a team of five microbiologists and will be responsible for overseeing laboratory operations, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement.
- Candidates should possess a degree in a relevant scientific discipline, extensive knowledge of GMP in a microbiology laboratory, and proven leadership experience.
- Strong communication skills and experience in writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are essential for this role.
Type: Permanent
Location: Runcorn
Hours: Monday - Friday 7.00am - 3.00pm and 3.00pm - 11.00pm
Salary: Negotiable - typically £38,000 - £45,000 plus £4,581 shift allowance (depending on experience) plus Bonus
Our Client, a global - leading Pharmaceutical company is looking to bring in a Microbiology Shift Manager (MSM) who will lead a team of x5 microbiologists; our client offers a fantastic renumeration package, a chance to work at their state of the art facility (good central location) and career progression.
About the Role:
As a Microbiology Laboratory Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing laboratory operations, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement.
Your responsibilities will include:
Recruiting, organising, and managing laboratory personnel
Ensuring monitoring processes are accurate, up to date, and adhered to
Writing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Overseeing sample collection and processing to maintain cleanroom controls
Reporting any out-of-limit (OOL) or out-of-specification (OOS) results immediately
Leading and assisting in investigations for deviations and environmental excursions
Coordinating laboratory activities, including:
Growth promotion testing
Environmental monitoring
Sample reconciliation and investigations
Identifying isolates up to species level
Managing and mentoring the team in sterility assurance and best practices
Ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies
About You:
To excel in this role, you should have:
A degree in a relevant scientific discipline
Extensive knowledge of GMP in a microbiology laboratory
Proven leadership experience
Strong communication skills to collaborate across teams
Experience in writing SOPs
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and lead a high-performing microbiology team, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply now or contact us for more information.
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