Laboratory Manager – Genetic Diagnostics

Antal International is a leader in executive recruitment and HR consulting services. The brand is present in 35 countries and has been operating in Poland since 1996. Antal International offices in Warsaw, Wrocław and Kraków conduct projects across Poland and abroad for biggest global corporations and local businesses operating in all sectors of the economy.

A rapidly growing company focused on genetic research is looking for an experienced and successful candidate for the position of Genetic Laboratory Manager. The mission of our client is to provide medical services in the field of genetic testing in accordance with the highest international standards, and to search for new methods of diagnosis in clinical genetics.

Job description

• Supervising and providing direction to lab personnel on a daily basis

• Scheduling laboratory resources

• Maintaining medical laboratory equipment performance

• Performing equipment validation

• Maintaining medical laboratory productivity by monitoring workload of functional areas; identifying peak and slack periods; making operational or staffing adjustments

• Evaluating new technologies/automation to improve services and keep technology up- to-date

• Managing recruitment, training, and annual performance evaluation of direct reports

• Applying LEAN principles/processes to the workflow to maximise productivity and eliminate waste

• Defining KPIs, set targets, and monitor results

• Maintaining technical knowledge through continuing education and by meeting with vendors and suppliers to learn about new advancements/technologies

• Implementing new programs, tests, methods, instrumentation, and procedures by investigating alternatives; preparing proposals; developing and performing parallel testing; monitoring progress, evaluating new equipment and/or procedures or methods.

• Providing medical laboratory diagnostic and therapeutic information, products, and services by establishing specimen preparation procedures.

Candidate

• A minimum of 10 years experience in a clinical molecular diagnostic laboratory required

• Demonstrated success in molecular genetic/genomic research is highly desirable

• A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in a laboratory required

• A laboratory diagnostician certificate

• Extensive knowledge and experience with traditional and new/emerging technologies

• Expertise in advanced genetic laboratory applications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written/verbal)

• Proficiency in critical thinking and problem solving

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Proven knowledge of all aspects of laboratory technology in a clinical diagnostic facility including accreditation, licensing and regulatory requirements

• Demonstrated strengths in planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating technical operations

• Scientific achievements and publications

• Gained experience on academic programs and contracts in scientific laboratories abroad.

• Ability to communicate using English fluently

The offer

Our client offers excellent working conditions, attractive salary, various traninins and possibility of development in international genetic environment.