Laboratory Manager Uk Visa Sponsorship
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Job Purpose
To provide functional leadership to three infectious disease laboratories (veterinary virology, veterinary microbiology, and veterinary parasitology) under the SBOHVM’s Veterinary Diagnostic Service (VDS), while managing this substantial service with great autonomy. To support the convergence of commercial and academic research operations, the service will be strategically developed and its international reputation will be enhanced. The function entails establishing ties with biotechnology companies in order to get commercial diagnostic contracts and build collaborative partnerships. The post holder will collaborate with the academic head of infectious disease to create unique, cutting-edge companion animal diagnostics to ensure the service’s profitability.
Main duties and responsibilities
1.Be responsible for the planning, management, and operation of technical services, including oversight of bacteriology, parasitology, and virology diagnostic laboratories.
2.Manage a rapid and efficient service, ensuring accurate testing and reporting of samples from internal/external veterinarians and institutions, with quality assurance control throughout; assess the section’s ongoing test requirements and react accordingly; and prioritise and delegate tasks within the infectious disease unit.
3. Use professional technical knowledge and experience to design and provide the infectious disease service in an ever-changing veterinary diagnostic market.
4. Use specialised resources in companion animal diagnostics in innovative ways, developing new methods with higher sensitivity and accuracy to expand the service’s testing repertoire in order to preserve and strengthen its international reputation.
5.Work with the academic head of infectious disease to establish cooperation with research scientists and commercial companies on both scholarly and commercial ventures.
6.Manage the diagnostic laboratory budget, monitor expenditures, and take corrective action if budget restrictions are exceeded.
7.Develop/improve staff capacity in infectious disease laboratories by integrating the three disciplines into an effective and efficient service unit and motivating/mentoring employees to better fulfil current and future commercial and research requirements.
8.Contribute to the management of the diagnostic service and the School as a whole by serving on relevant committees and organisations.
9.Set priorities and assign resources to satisfy the infectious disease service’s planned objectives as well as the veterinary diagnostic service’s overall requirements.
10.To provide teaching and training in a specific area to undergraduate and postgraduate students, scientists, clinical scholars, nurses, and technical professionals through tutorials, seminars, and one-on-one instruction as needed.
Knowledge, qualifications, skills, and experience.
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
A1 Degree or Equivalent in Related Subjects
A2 Working understanding of diagnostic virology, bacteriology, and parasitology, sufficient to supervise professionals in each of these areas.
A3 Understanding of important health and safety concerns, as well as University regulations and procedures.
Desirable
B1 Postgraduate qualification in Biological Sciences, Virology, or Microbiology
B2 Demonstrates extensive theoretical and practical knowledge/skills in a variety of virology diagnostic and research techniques, including molecular biology, tissue culture, tests, and virus purification.
Skills
Essential
C1 The ability to interpret diagnostic data and create new test modalities.
C2 Ability to plan strategically by merging commercial laboratory activities with research potential.
C3 Ability to share information and skills by training commercial partners and international scientists.
C4 Demonstrated ability to design, execute, and interpret experimental work using specialised equipment and resources.
C5 Demonstrates excellent organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills, as well as communication and managerial qualities.
C6 Possesses extensive IT abilities, especially expertise in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
Desirable
D1 Possess advanced/specialist skills in the field of veterinary virology.
Experience is essential.
E1 Significant diagnostic laboratory experience.
E2 Experience working alone.
E3 Extensive practical knowledge in molecular and serological testing, as well as traditional virology, bacteriology, and parasitology.
E4 Extensive IT experience, mostly in scientific application software and expert systems.
Desirable
F1 Experience in research-oriented technical work, as demonstrated by publications.
F2 Experience in staff leadership, supervision, and motivation, aiding junior colleagues’ promotion.
Terms & Conditions.
The annual salary for Grade 7 will range between £39,347 and £44,263.
This position is full-time and open-ended.
As a member of Team UofG, you will be part of a globally changing, inclusive community that values ambition, excellence, integrity, and curiosity.
The University of Glasgow is responsible for ensuring that all personnel are eligible to reside and work in the UK. If you need a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you must first complete the visa route’s eligibility conditions before being awarded a Certificate of Sponsorship.
Please keep in mind that if tradeable points are allowed under the Skilled Worker visa criteria, this post may be eligible for sponsorship. For further information, go to https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
As a respected part of our team, you should expect:
1 A friendly and engaging organisational culture in which your skills are fostered and cultivated, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An good employment package with generous terms and conditions, including 41 days of leave for full-time employees, a pension (pension handbook: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/), benefits, and discount packages.
3. A flexible approach to employment.
4 A commitment to your health and well-being, including a complimentary 6-month UofG Sport membership for all incoming University personnel (https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/).
We think that we can only attain our greatest potential by combining the talents of everyone. Our ideals prioritise equality, diversity, and inclusion. Applications are encouraged from all members of our communities, particularly those from the Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) populations, as well as those with other protected characteristics who are under-represented at the University. Read more about how the University encourages and integrates all aspects of equality and diversity into our community at https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
We support the concepts of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and have bronze, silver, and gold awards throughout the University.
We are investing in our company, and we will also invest in you. More information can be found on our website at https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs.
