Analytical Chemistry Team Leader

taylorollinson Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract testing and analysis company in Staffordshire is seeking a Team Leader for their analytical chemistry team. This full-time, permanent role requires experience in managing teams within a chemistry environment and offers a competitive salary starting from £27,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a chemistry team in analytical or environmental chemistry.
• Strong knowledge of UKAS (ISO17025) and MCERTS regulations.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations in laboratory settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage team performance and ensure department efficiency.
• Maintain quality standards and conduct audits.
• Oversee training and administrative duties related to the team.

Skills

Management

Analytical Chemistry

Negotiation

Time Management

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelors level qualification in Chemistry or related subject

Tools

GC-MS

GC-FID

LC-MS

HPLC

ICP-MS/OES

Job description

Our client is a leading contract testing and analysis company based in Staffordshire, who are offering a laboratory-based opportunity for a hard-working, professional individual to join their analytical chemistry team as a Team Leader. This position is a great opportunity for someone to apply their skills managing a team in a chemistry environment. The role is well suited to individuals with experience leading/managing a team in an analytical chemistry setting.

The Role

This position is suitable for individuals with experience in managing or leading a team in a chemistry-based environment, specifically analytical or environmental chemistry. As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for the following:

• Managing the performance of the team under your jurisdiction,
• Ensuring that the department runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible at all times,
• Managing training, leave, sickness, and all other duties related to the administration of staff and the wider department,
• Maintaining all relevant quality standards (specifically UKAS, MCERTS, and ISO17025 standards), including the auditing and calibration of equipment, and undertaking SOP reviews when required,
• Continuous improvement in all aspects of the department.

Skills and Experience Needed

An ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in managing a team within a chemistry environment, ideally in an analytical or environmental chemistry setting,
• At least a Bachelors level qualification in Chemistry or a related subject,
• Comprehensive understanding of the processes and terminology associated with working in a chemistry laboratory,
• Strong knowledge of working to UKAS (ISO17025) and MCERTS regulations, and how they are applied in a fast-paced testing environment,
• Understanding of current health and safety regulations, and their application in a laboratory,
• Robust skills in organisation, negotiation, prioritisation, time management, conflict resolution, and other such skills demanded in a management role,
• Experience in using analytical chemistry techniques, such as GC-MS, GC-FID, LC-MS, HPLC, ICP-MS/OES, etc.

The Package

Our client is offering this opportunity on a full-time, permanent basis. The salary offered is from £27,000, with a competitive benefits package.

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