Laboratory Operations Manager

Laboratory Operations ManagerCK Group are working in partnership with a leading UK life sciences biotechnology company to recruit an experienced Laboratory Operations Manager to join them at their site based in East London, on a 12 month fixed term contract.
The successful candidate must have line management and previous experience working to GCP standards in a pharma/ clinical environment.
The Company: An industry-leading clinical development services business based in East London.
The Role: Responsible for ensuring the smooth day to day running of laboratory operations.Provide project, operational management and quality guidance.Line management of the Lab Ops Team Leaders, Research Assistants and Scientists.
Responsibilities: To review and implement systems and processes to ensure operational efficiencies and data integrity.Proficient in resource and people management whilst providing guidance on policies and regulations, and laboratory health and safety.Ability to be a team player and motivate staff, whilst making key decisions based on expert knowledge and interpretation of specific situations.Manage time effectively to meet competing demands, ensuring work is prioritised and delivered on time.Be involved in recruitment.Support Leaders in managing the flexible resource requirements and to make sure that a pool of bank staff is maintained that can adjust to changing business needs.Collaborate with strategic partners.
Your Background: Degree in relevant scientific subject or PhD in Biological Science.Previous experience working to GCP standards in a clinical trial/pharmaceutical environment.Line management and Project management Experience.Experience working within containment level 2 and 3 labs (CL2 & CL3) - desirable.