Job Summary

We are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Services Manager in our offices based in Dublin.

In our Celsis and Endosafe Laboratories, we help clients to ensure product safety and quality with easy-to-use yet robust testing solutions that satisfy regulatory requirements, support critical decision making and improve operational efficiencies. Reporting to the Technical Services Associate Director, the Laboratory Services Manager will be responsible for the Lab QC testing and Contract Testing activities for the Celsis and Endosafe laboratories, covering Bacterial Endotoxin Testing methods and Rapid Sterility and Bioburden testing.

General responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Member of the Dublin Site Leadership Team
• Manage activities of the Endosafe and Celsis Laboratory Department to ensure optimum performance of the group/function under GMP compliance.
• Oversee daily testing routine which includes QC and Customer contract services for Bacterial endotoxin Testing, sterility and bioburden testing for traditional and rapid methods.
• Coordinate laboratory testing schedule and assign tasks/projects to team members when applicable.
•  Establish efficient work procedures and processes that support company and departmental standards and procedures.
• Establish and monitor department performance metrics, operational goals, and improvement initiatives.
• Responsible for hiring, development and performance discussions with laboratory team members including performance reviews, probation reviews and career development planning.
• Responsible for representing the Endosafe and Celsis laboratories as SME in audits and inspections (internal and external) and providing laboratory tours.
• Responsible for implementation of continuous improvement methods to enhance area operations, efficiency and service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to pertinent regulatory and client requirements (GMP, FDA, ISO) and to departmental policies, practices and procedures
• Coordinate the training and proficiency planning and ensuring all laboratory is adequately trained to perform tests efficiently and safely.

Job Qualifications

Minimum requirements for the Laboratory Service Manager are:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. /B.S.) in Microbiology/ Biology or a related discipline.
• 5 or more years related experience managing teams in a GMP pharmaceutical microbiology laboratory setting.
• Strong practical experience with Bacterial Endotoxin testing and Microbial Testing Methods (Sterility and Bioburden).
• People management experience required.
• Minimum knowledge of algebra required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Word, and Excel.
• Able to evidence effective problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Attention to detail. 
• Experience working in global organizations with matrix and function reporting structures desired.
• Experience with Rapid microbial methods is an advantage.
• Experience with various program applications / QMS platforms such as Pilgrim, Trackiwse, LIMS etc is preferred.