Laboratory Supervisor

Avantor; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Laboratory Service Lead to oversee operations at The Discovery Centre in Cambridge, UK. This full-time role involves managing a team of Laboratory Technicians in chemistry labs, ensuring high service delivery and regulatory compliance, with a focus on health and safety. Attractive benefits include bonuses, private healthcare, and additional leave.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension scheme

Private medical care

Private dental care

Additional day off for birthday

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Experience in people management, recruitment, and staff development.
• Knowledge of SHE requirements and IOSH certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day laboratory operations and support a team of four Laboratory Technicians.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations and coordinate daily tasks.
• Prepare schedules and handle customer questions and issues.

Skills

People management

Data analysis

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Opportunity:

Responsible for the day-to-day activities of an assigned group of onsite lab services team members. Monitors key department metrics to deliver high level service to customers. Handles customer questions and issues, researches and resolves customer problems. Prepares schedules to cover departmental duties. Manages performance goals including appraisals, mentoring and coaching. May assist higher level supervisor.

Avantor is looking for a dedicated and experienced Laboratory Service Lead, to join our team in Cambridge, UK. In this role, you’ll take responsibility for managing a team of Laboratory Technicians who work across chemistry laboratories. You will play a pivotal role in supporting operations, including waste management, housekeeping, and equipment maintenance, ensuring seamless service delivery to enable scientific excellence.

This role will be a full-time permanent position based in a brand-new facility at the customer site - The Discovery Centre, Bio-Medical Campus in Cambridge. Next to an attractive salary, we offer multiple benefits such as a bonus, pension scheme, private medical and dental care, and an additional day off for your birthday.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, core hours

The Team

You will join a team of three Laboratory Services Leads, each with expertise in different laboratory disciplines. You’ll be responsible for leading and mentoring four Laboratory Technicians based in a chemistry laboratory. You will be part of our Lab and Production Services department, which supports large pharmaceutical companies and laboratories globally in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry.

What we’re looking for

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (preferably Chemistry/Biochemistry) or equivalent experience in a laboratory environment
• Experience:
  • People management, including recruitment, behavioural management and staff development
  • Laboratory experience, including knowledge of SHE requirements in a laboratory setting, with IOSH certification being desirable
  • Familiarity with GLS, GxP regulations, audit requirements and CAPA’s
  • Incident response and investigation, including root cause analysis (RCA’s)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data analysis/reporting.
  • Experience in writing Risk Assessments and COSHH

How you’ll thrive and create an impact

• Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations in the chemistry laboratory, supporting a team of four Laboratory Technicians to ensure smooth and efficient lab operations
• Take responsibility for all aspects of Health and Safety, including audits and GEMBA walks, and ensure regulatory compliance
• Plan and manage time throughout the day, prioritizing and coordinating the execution of daily operational tasks for the scientific support team
• Attend regular business meetings with customers to present data, including KPI capture and analysis of any deviations
• Create, maintain, and update relevant documentation to support service delivery compliance and training, such as work instructions, risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and training

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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