Analytical Services Lead - GMP/ISO Expert

Linde plc; Catcliffe; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Generous pension

Holiday allowance

Healthcare trust

Employee assistance programme

Discount shopping portal

Job summary

Linde plc in the United Kingdom seeks a Deputy Head of Laboratory to lead the Analytical Services Department, ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality lab service and compliant testing activities across on-site and off-site sites. You will drive method development, resource planning and equipment optimization while maintaining ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001 quality systems.

With 5+ years in gas analysis and hands-on experience in GC-FID, GC-TCD, GC-MS and FTIR, you will lead technical teams, support

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or equivalent scientific discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' technical industry experience in gas analysis or measurement science.
• Hands-on expertise with GC-FID, GC-TCD, GC-MS and FTIR.
• Proven experience leading technical teams of 2 or more.
• Strong understanding of ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001 and GMP.
• Clear communication with internal and external stakeholders; NEBOSH advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Analytical Services Department, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality laboratory service.
• Manage operations for on-site and off-site analytical requirements in line with business SLA.
• Drive development of analytical methods, resource planning, and optimization of laboratory equipment.
• Oversee all accredited testing activities and maintain ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Ensure laboratory activities conform to GMP requirements and EP protocol changes.
• Represent the laboratory during assessments, audits, and stakeholder interactions.
• Provide expert technical support and investigations for internal teams and customer sites.
• Champion continuous improvement, staff development, and operational excellence.
• As ASD Duty Holder and Tenant – Brinsworth site, assist with direct site-wide functions.

Skills

Gas analysis

Measurement science

Team leadership

Data interpretation

Quality systems knowledge

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Tools

GC-FID

GC-TCD

GC-MS

FTIR

Job description

Linde plc in the United Kingdom seeks a Deputy Head of Laboratory to lead the Analytical Services Department, ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality lab service and compliant testing activities across on-site and off-site sites. You will drive method development, resource planning and equipment optimization while maintaining ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001 quality systems.

With 5+ years in gas analysis and hands-on experience in GC-FID, GC-TCD, GC-MS and FTIR, you will lead technical teams, support