.At the Vitrolife Group, we work every day to unlock the full potential of science and technology to reduce the barriers towards building a family.
Together we help our customers and their patients to fulfill the dream of having a baby.
The role focuses on overseeing laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards and driving continuous improvement through effective personnel management, process optimization, and collaboration on transformative projects.MAIN RESPONSABILITIES Must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends, as required.
Being able to work independently and having experience in genetics and molecular biology techniques.
Operational Oversight : Inform the Laboratory Director of significant day-to-day operational issues and oversee laboratory operations and personnel.
Monitor, coordinate, and support all aspects of laboratory operations, including inventory, equipment maintenance, and training of laboratory personnel.
Plan workloads, implement continuous improvement methodologies, and oversee efficiency controls.
Personnel Management : Supervise, orient, and instruct laboratory personnel.
Assist in performance evaluations.
Project Management : Act as a key stakeholder in laboratory transformation projects, including the launch of new services, equipment upgrades, automation initiatives, and system enhancements.
Acquire and share technical knowledge, plan, and execute project deployments.
Documentation and Quality Management : Administer, organize, and maintain laboratory documentation, including audit trails for Quality and Finance.
Review and oversee laboratory Quality Management and Quality Assurance programs.
Ensure compliance with quality standards, including CLIA, ISO , and other relevant regulatory requirements.
Ensure that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies are updated and reviewed annually.
Assist in the maintenance of chemical, emergency, safety, and waste management protocols.
Troubleshooting and Client Support : Troubleshoot equipment issues.
Support clients and the sales team with consultations when needed.
Collaboration : Ensure close collaboration with the R&D department, Tech office, and Diagnostics departments to achieve common objectives and maintain efficiency in the company's strategy.
Ensure compliance with all quality standards.
Other Duties : Serve as the Biosafety Officer.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
EXPERIENCE Laboratory science degree from an accredited institution.
PhD and/or Master's degree in biomedical or biotechnology disciplines.
Minimum of two years of laboratory operations experience, preferably in a supervisory or management role.
Demonstrated history of successfully managing a laboratory is a strong advantage.
Laboratory Skills: Proficient in standard biology lab techniques (e.G., laboratory math, pipetting, protocols preparation)