Supervisor / Team Lead
Core
Support Laboratory Managers in the day-to-day operation of the Microbiology Laboratory, ensuring testing activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with quality and customer requirements.
Role type
Senior IC laboratory supervisor / team lead
Builds
Microbiology testing services for clients across multiple industries
Domain
Life sciences / Food safety / Microbiology
Required skills
Laboratory operations, quality systems, root cause analysis, Health & Safety, workload coordination, staff training, performance management, regulatory compliance (UKAS), KPI reporting
Preferred skills
ISO 17025, food microbiology testing, previous Team/Line Leader experience, conducting investigations into non-conforming work
Technologies
MS Office, laboratory systems
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision to a team of 5-15 laboratory personnel; Support Laboratory Managers with operational planning, resource allocation and workload management; Investigate non-conformances, customer complaints, quality issues and operational incidents; Coordinate staffing, work rota, holidays and workload allocation; Conduct probation reviews, performance reviews and return-to-work meetings; Ensure staff training, competency assessments and e-learning requirements are maintained; Produce and review KPI and operational reporting; Promote and maintain the highest standards of Health & Safety; Deputise for Laboratory Managers when appropriate.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC