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Supervisor / Team Lead - Fixed Term Contract

Linlithgow, Scotland, gbContract2026-10-15 → 2026-11-11
No visa sponsorship

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

Team Lead / Supervisor (Microbiology Laboratory)

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, MS Office, laboratory systems

Preferred skills

ISO 17025, UKAS requirements, food microbiology testing, previous Team/Line Leader experience

Technologies

MS Office, laboratory systems

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision to laboratory personnel, investigate non-conformances and quality issues, coordinate staffing and work rota, conduct performance reviews, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, produce operational reporting, promote Health & Safety standards.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC with team leadership