Laboratory Manager

Role Overview: You will be responsible for managing laboratories owned by Aviagen India for internal flock health monitoring. Your role involves ensuring high quality results that are reliable and consistent within agreed timescales and quality standards. You will oversee all sections of the laboratory and implement sample testing protocols to improve efficiency and consistency. Additionally, you will be in charge of maintaining accurate data, reviewing results, training employees, ensuring hygiene and safety standards, managing staff, budget planning, and procuring required materials. Key Responsibilities: - Manage all sections of the laboratory to process and test samples accurately and within tight deadlines. - Implement sample testing protocols to agreed quality standards and seek to improve efficiency and consistency. - Maintain accurate data in accordance with Aviagen standards and processes. - Review results falling outside limits and take appropriate action, including issue escalation. - Train and assess employees regularly to ensure they meet quality standards. - Ensure working practices meet hygiene, health, and safety standards. - Manage laboratory staff, including performance management, communication, training, and development. - Plan and manage the laboratory budget, seeking cost efficiencies and quality improvements. - Production planning and procuring required materials through established procurement process. - Prepare annual reports, renew DSIR certification, and maintain NABL accreditation. - Manage budget and staff of 9. Qualifications Required: - Masters in Microbiology or Biotechnology. - 10 years of experience in microbial laboratory techniques, including virology and molecular diagnostics. - Good communication skills. - Ability to motivate and manage the team. - Ability to run the division independently.,