Laboratory Team Leader

VRS UK; Livingston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Flexible working options

Excellent working atmosphere

Job summary

VRS UK is looking for an accomplished Analytical Chemist to join their team in Livingston. This exciting opportunity involves coordinating a small team within a busy Chemistry department while ensuring compliance with GMP regulations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality analytical services, conducting audits, reviewing data, and maintaining laboratory instruments, all while promoting a supportive and engaging atmosphere. Flexibility in work options enhances the role.

Qualifications

• Accomplished Analytical Chemist with a strong background within a GMP laboratory.
• Experience operating HPLC/GC instrumentation.
• Strong communication skills for effective liaison across the business.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop a small team within the Chemistry department.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and collaborating teams.
• Conduct primary batch audits and review analytical data.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

HPLC operation

GC instrumentation

Team supervision

Communication

Job description

Our client is a leading provider of analytical services to customers across multiple industries including pharmaceutical, food, environmental and cosmetic. With laboratories spanning across the globe, an exciting role has arisen in Livingston to contribute towards the success of their Biopharmaceutical division.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop a small team within a busy Chemistry department, overseeing daily workloads and providing technical guidance as required.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and collaborating teams, responsible for providing a high‑quality analytical service in compliance with GMP regulations.
• Schedule team activities.
• Conduct primary batch audits.
• Review analytical data.
• Provide laboratory support including maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical instrumentation.
• Forecast and budget for the department.
• Train, develop and supervise the team.

Qualifications

Accomplished Analytical Chemist with a strong background within a GMP laboratory, experience operating HPLC/GC instrumentation, and a record of supervising or mentoring staff. Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively across the business and externally are required.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package, excellent working atmosphere with flexible working options.