Lab Sample Reception Lead - Throughput & Compliance

Tetra Tech Europe; Bedford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe invites applications for a Lead Sample Reception Supervisor at our Bedford laboratory. This permanent role leads a team responsible for receiving, logging and storing samples, ensuring accurate client requirements and timely throughput within our world-class facility.

Based on a fixed 14:00–22:00 shift, you will collaborate with Analysts, Chemists, Technicians and Logistics to support projects from routine monitoring to remediation programmes while driving QA/QC and capacity

Qualifications

• Science-related qualifications (A level or equivalent) required.
• Desirable: formal training in laboratory quality systems.
• Desirable: line management experience.
• Desirable: prior work in environmental or agrochemical testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of Sample Reception Officers to receive, log and store samples.
• Ensure accurate client requirements and maintain documentation in LIMS.
• Monitor KPIs, report on throughput and contribute to budgeting.
• Coordinate with Analysts, Chemists, Technicians and Logistics to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain compliance with QA/QC, safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

LIMS proficiency

Quality & safety

KPI management

Communication

Education

Science qualifications (A level or equivalent)

Tools

LIMS systems

Job description

Tetra Tech Europe invites applications for a Lead Sample Reception Supervisor at our Bedford laboratory. This permanent role leads a team responsible for receiving, logging and storing samples, ensuring accurate client requirements and timely throughput within our world-class facility.

Based on a fixed 14:00–22:00 shift, you will collaborate with Analysts, Chemists, Technicians and Logistics to support projects from routine monitoring to remediation programmes while driving QA/QC and capacity