Laboratory Manager - Fixed Term Contract

Eurofins USA; Linlithgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins USA is seeking a Laboratory Manager for a fixed-term contract in Linlithgow. This role involves overseeing laboratory operations, managing a team, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Candidates should have a degree in Microbiology or Biological Science and relevant managerial experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and emphasizes diversity and sustainability.

Benefits

Enhanced leave

Pension

Life assurance

Healthcare

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Microbiology/Biological Science.
• Supervisory or managerial experience in a laboratory setting.
• Proficiency in IT, including LIMS and databases.

Responsibilities

• Manage the team, including recruitment and training.
• Ensure compliance with the Laboratory Quality Manual.
• Promote continuous improvement in laboratory performance.

Skills

Leadership

Customer-focused

Safety-oriented

Performance management

Technical knowledge of food testing

Education

Degree in Microbiology/Biological Science

Tools

LIMS

Databases

Job description

Laboratory Manager - Fixed Term Contract

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, ensuring safety and authenticity of products.

Eurofins is committed to societal health and safety, environmental protection, and diversity, equity, and inclusion across its network.

We welcome applications from reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses and partners.

This role reports to the Business Unit Manager for Food Testing in Linlithgow and is responsible for the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of the Food Testing Laboratory.

This is a one-year fixed-term, full-time position, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:30 - 18:00.

1. Manage the team, including recruitment, rotas, leave, sickness, training, mentoring, motivation, and disciplinary matters.
2. Maintain and update staff skills training matrix.
3. Oversee data transfer, result reporting, and confidentiality.
4. Collaborate with customers to meet their laboratory requirements.
5. Ensure compliance with the Laboratory Quality Manual and policies.
6. Handle complaints and investigations promptly and to a high standard.
7. Promote continuous improvement in the laboratory’s performance.
8. Ensure work meets client requirements within agreed timeframes.
9. Maintain and calibrate equipment, ensuring safety and standards.
10. Manage laboratory environment and liaise with facilities as needed.
11. Complete internal and participate in external audits.
12. Control costs and support project and capital investment planning.
13. Use KPIs to monitor and improve productivity and performance.
14. Manage waste and ensure safety standards are maintained.
15. Ensure all work complies with procedures, and samples are correctly handled and documented.
16. Manage projects, keeping stakeholders informed.
17. Work with stock control to ensure adequate supplies.
18. Prioritize staff safety and provide necessary training in line with H&S regulations.
19. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and staff ownership of their environment.

Qualifications and experience:

• Degree or equivalent in Microbiology/Biological Science.
• Technical knowledge of food testing processes.
• Knowledge of UKAS and ISO methods.
• Supervisory or managerial experience in a laboratory setting.
• Proficiency in IT, including LIMS and databases.
• Experience working with diverse internal and external customers.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed targets.
• Strong leadership and performance management skills.
• Customer-focused and safety-oriented mindset.

At Eurofins, we offer benefits such as enhanced leave, pension, life assurance, healthcare, and career development opportunities. We celebrate employee achievements and support charitable activities.

Next steps: We value our applicants and may invite suitable candidates for assessment or interviews. We process personal data in accordance with data protection laws. The closing date may be extended, and applications should be submitted early. If you do not hear within 4 weeks, your application was unsuccessful.

We promote diversity and equal opportunity, prohibiting discrimination of any kind.

Sustainability is a priority, with goals for carbon neutrality by 2025.

Find out more at our careers page.