Lab Operations Leader: HPLC/GC Support & Compliance

VRS UK; Irvine; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

VRS UK, based in Irvine, is seeking an energetic technical services leader to manage two specialist teams providing instrument support and laboratory services. You will lead hands-on engineering for HPLC and GC systems and support analytical chemists across the site.

You will drive safety, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in a highly regulated environment, mentoring staff and delivering reliable, high‑quality service while building a culture of technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong practical experience with HPLC including troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Experience leading or supervising a small technical team.
• Experience in a highly regulated environment with quality systems and compliance.
• GC experience would be advantageous.
• Innovative and enthusiastic leader with a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead two specialist teams delivering essential support to analytical chemists across site.
• Provide hands-on management while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance and service delivery.
• Coordinate instrument support for around 40 HPLC/GC systems and related consumables.
• Drive continuous improvement in laboratory operations and processes.

Skills

HPLC troubleshooting

Leadership experience

Regulated environment experience

GC experience

Growth mindset

Job description

VRS UK, based in Irvine, is seeking an energetic technical services leader to manage two specialist teams providing instrument support and laboratory services. You will lead hands-on engineering for HPLC and GC systems and support analytical chemists across the site.

You will drive safety, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in a highly regulated environment, mentoring staff and delivering reliable, high‑quality service while building a culture of technical excellence.