Microbiology Laboratory Manager
ALS
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Villebon-sur-Yvette • France
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About the role
- Oversee the laboratory’s operations
- Organize, plan and supervise analytical activities to ensure customer deadlines are met
- Implement, adapt and validate methods and laboratory organization to meet market needs
- Ensure fair distribution of workloads and optimize resources
- Ensure business continuity and manage operational priorities
- Monitor performance indicators (turnaround times, quality, productivity)
- Lead and motivate the team
- Manage, support and develop the laboratory team’s skills
- Organize onboarding, training and performance evaluations for staff
- Ensure compliance with procedures, safety instructions and internal regulations
- Promote a positive work environment and effective team communication
- Ensure quality and regulatory compliance
- Be responsible for applying the quality management system according to accreditation requirements
- Oversee the drafting, updating and implementation of procedures, work instructions and SOPs
- Actively participate in internal and external audits and follow up on action plans
- Manage non-conformities, deviations, corrective and preventive actions
- Supervise microbiological analyses
- Ensure proper execution of analyses
- Provide technical support to teams
- Manage equipment, consumables and infrastructure
- Ensure proper functioning, maintenance and longevity of laboratory instruments and equipment
- Oversee inventory of consumables, culture media and reagents
- Define investment needs and participate in their implementation
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Bac+3 to Bac+5) in microbiology, biology, quality or a related field
- Proven experience in an accredited testing laboratory
- Proven experience in team management
- Proficiency in microbiological analytical techniques
- Good knowledge of quality standards and accreditation requirements
- Strong analytical skills, decision-making ability and capacity to manage priorities
- Proficiency with computer tools and laboratory software
Benefits
- Company card
- Meal vouchers (Swile): €9/day
- 30 days of annual leave + 7 RTT days per year
- 100% coverage of provident insurance and 60% employer contribution to health insurance
- Statutory profit-sharing scheme
- Vacation bonus
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
microbiological analytical techniquesquality management systemSOPsanalytical activitiesperformance indicatorsnon-conformities managementcorrective actionspreventive actionslaboratory organizationresource optimization
Soft Skills
team managementleadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsanalytical skillsdecision-makingmotivationtrainingperformance evaluationconflict resolution
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in microbiologyMaster’s degree in microbiologyBachelor’s degree in biologyMaster’s degree in biologyBachelor’s degree in qualityMaster’s degree in quality