Laboratory Manager

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holidays per annum plus bank

Enhanced Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health care and well being support

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Laboratory Manager for a well-established business in the UK. You will lead the laboratory function, guide a team of Technicians and a Team Leader, and partner with the Technical team to uphold high quality and compliance.

You’ll drive testing, audits, documentation and continuous improvement, maintain equipment, manage safety and quality, and prepare for site accreditations. A strong background in microbiology/chemistry and GMP-like systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Laboratory teams and communicating clearly on safety and quality issues.
• Experience coordinating small lab teams and reporting.
• Experience in a laboratory function with detailed reporting and SOP writing.
• Competent with Microsoft Office and data trending/analysis.
• Preferably an HNC/Degree in a science subject with knowledge of Microbiology and Chemistry.
• Experience of BRCGS, HACCP, CCP validation, microbiological safety and QMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the Laboratory Technicians and Team Leader within a collaborative and high-performance culture with clear communication on safety and quality issues.
• Plan and oversee testing schedules, ensuring methods are followed and results recorded and monitored.
• Prepare for and participate in site accreditation audits providing support to the Technical Manager.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and serviced to schedule and manage new installs and verifications.
• Lead external analysis and provide feedback to customers and manage non-conformance investigations with Technical and Production.
• Lead product safety, quality and compliance across all testing activities.
• Maintain and lead Safety Management Systems and laboratory procedures alongside overseeing testing regimes in line with legislation.
• KPI reporting, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement of testing procedures and documentation.
• Lead training to maintain hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Team coordination

Data analysis

SOP writing

Microsoft Office

Education

HNC/Degree in science

Knowledge of Microbiology and Chemistry

Tools

QMS platforms

Job description

Yolk Engineering is partnered with this successful business that stands as a prominent and well-established player in their respective industry. They have an exciting opportunity to join the business as a Laboratory Manager. The business is widely recognised for delivering high quality products throughout the United Kingdom. With a storied history spanning more than eight decades, they've earned a reputation for excellence and a steadfast dedication to providing premium, locally sourced products.

The company is looking for someone to lead the overall laboratory function, develop team members and work closely with the Technical team to uphold the high quality and standards. You'll ensure strict compliance while driving continuous improvement across testing, audit readiness, and documentation.

This is an exciting opportunity with a real future to develop in line with your growing knowledge, experience and capabilities.

This is what you'll be doing

• Manage and develop the Laboratory Technicians and Team Leader within a collaborative and high-performance culture with clear communication on safety and quality issues.
• Plan and oversee testing schedules, ensuring the correct methods are followed and results are recorded and monitored.
• Prepare for and participate in site accreditation audits providing support to the Technical Manager.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and serviced to schedule and manage new installs and verifications.
• Manage and lead external analysis and provide feedback to customers and manage non-conformance investigations with Technical and Production.
• Lead product safety, quality and compliance across all testing activities.
• Maintain and lead important Safety Management Systems and laboratory procedures alongside overseeing the Laboratory testing regimes in line with legislation.
• KPI reporting, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement of testing procedures and documentation.
• Lead training in order to maintain hygiene and safety standards.

What you'll need

• Confidence in leading people with excellent communication, problem-solving and coaching skills.
• Experienced coordinating small teams in a lab environment.
• Experience in a laboratory function, detailed reporting and SOP writing.
• Competent with Microsoft Office and comfortable with data trending/analysis.
• Preferably HNC/Degree in a science related subject with a knowledge of Microbiology and Chemistry.
• Experience of BRCGS, HACCP, CCP validation, microbiological safety and QMS platforms.

And this is what you'll get in return

• 22 days holidays per annum plus bank holidays (rising after 3 years service)
• Enhanced Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health care and well being support
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Are you up to the challenge?

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities