Senior Laboratory Manager – In vivo / Section Manager / Laboratory Supervisor

Gentronix is located at Alderley Park in the north-west UK. We are committed to helping our clients develop safer chemicals and medicines, using innovative screening platforms as well as GLP regulatory tests to detect hazards, to understand mode-of-action, and help manage risk.

Comprising a team of over 60 employees with a range of experience from within the pharmaceutical, agrochemical and CRO industries, our team has extensive expertise in the fields of genetic and skin/ocular toxicology. Our ambition is to become the leading provider of predictive and preclinical toxicology products and services across a variety of industry sectors.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme offering an 8% employer’s contribution
• Employee assistance program and services (Bravo Benefits)
• Employee Financial Wellbeing Support
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave
• Life assurance scheme
• Private medical insurance

One of the key priorities for Gentronix is to develop and retain colleagues within the business to build a strong and knowledgeable team. We can offer you excellent training and personal development opportunities.

Are you a passionate and skilled people leader with a talent for inspiring teams and driving scientific excellence?

We’re looking for a dynamic individual to oversee and co-ordinate the day-to-day activities within our ambitious and multifaceted in-vivo team. You’ll collaborate closely with our Head of Genetic Toxicology, Study Directors, and Principal Investigators to further develop a capable and skilled team. As a key leader, you’ll oversee lab operations, manage project timelines, and provide hands-on mentorship to help your team grow and thrive.

Specifically, you will:

• Demonstrate leadership and team management for the in-vivo team, providing training, mentorship and driving team performance and career development.
• To work closely with the Study Director(s)/Principal Investigator(s) and the Head of Genetic Toxicology to ensure efficient operation of all aspects of the regulatory in-vivo assays at Gentronix
• To manage the schedule for in-vivo studies including post-life laboratory tasks, by using effective project management and communication skills to ensure that studies run efficiently and to required timelines.
• To oversee effective team meetings, ensuring collaboration and knowledge sharing to maximise effectiveness of the team and growth in knowledge and skills
• To support the Head of Genetic Toxicology in collating and monitoring laboratory capacity figures and forecasts and playing a pivotal role in recruitment and future growth of the in-vivo group
• To perform laboratory procedures when required and to personally comply with, and ensure all work conducted in the in-vivo assays complies with, the principles of GLP, regulatory guidelines, study plans and standard operating procedures at all times; ensure any deviations from these are communicated to the Study Director / Principal Investigator as soon as possible.
• To accurately collect and record raw data contemporaneously in accordance with GLP principles and to take responsibility for the quality of the data generated.
• To ensure high standards of quality control are employed, and all laboratory records are maintained.
• To perform any work undertaken in accordance with health and safety requirements and to ensure the laboratory always operates in compliance with health and safety requirements.
• To be available for external audits or inspections by regulatory agencies when required .
• To assist with validation of computerised systems, as required.
• Any other reasonable management request

To join us as a Scientist, you will need:

• Experience of working at a senior level in a life sciences laboratory environment and a life sciences degree or higher qualification
• A minimum of 3 years line management experience of laboratory personnel, with a good track record in team performance management, development and mentoring
• The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the laboratory-based elements of in-vivo studies, and specifically the in-vivo micronucleus, TGR assays or in-vivo comet assay. This is preferable but not absolutely essential as training will be provided.
• Proven ability to apply advanced genetic toxicology methods and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Good knowledge and experience of the principles of GLP.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing projects and mentoring junior scientists.
• Excellent leadership and people skills and a strong team player.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• To be IT literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we want to hear from you!

Gentronix are an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applications for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you are looking for an introduction into an exciting career in science, please apply by submitting your CV using the Apply Now link below.