General role description

Laboratory Managers play a vital role in health and medical research by ensuring laboratories are safe, well-organised, and consistently producing reliable results. They coordinate day-to-day operations, supervise staff, and manage laboratory resources to support testing and research activities.

A key part of the role is making sure work meets clinical, safety, and regulatory standards. This position combines scientific expertise with strong organisational and communication skills to keep complex lab environments running smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise laboratory teams and allocate workloads to ensure timely sample processing
• Maintain compliance with clinical, quality, and safety regulations (e.g. NATA accreditation)
• Implement and monitor laboratory quality assurance systems
• Provide staff training and support professional development
• Oversee laboratory audits, reporting, and corrective actions
• Communicate with healthcare providers, research staff, and senior management.