Labortory Supervisor - Material Testing

Intertek; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Global development opportunities

Dynamic working environment

Career progression

Job summary

Intertek is seeking a Materials Laboratory Supervisor to lead and oversee activities in a wet laboratory environment in the UK. The role focuses on planning, executing, and reporting laboratory testing in line with ISO 17025 and UKAS accreditation standards.

You will manage people and resources, drive performance, and ensure laboratory operations align with strategic and commercial objectives. A degree in Chemistry, Biology or related field is preferred and experience in a wet lab is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a wet laboratory environment.
• Experience managing people, resources and laboratory operations.
• Strong understanding of ISO 17025 and UKAS accreditation processes.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritise and coordinate laboratory activities to meet project deadlines.
• Oversee end-to-end project lifecycle, ensuring quality and timely reporting.
• Monitor KPIs and provide periodic management reporting.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 17025 and UKAS requirements.
• Build and maintain client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance to operations, sales and marketing teams and manage staff performance.

Job description

You will be operating within a wet laboratory environment, the role ensures the effective planning, execution, and oversight of chemical and biological testing in accordance with applicable standards and ISO 17025 requirements. Key activities:

• Plan, prioritise and coordinate laboratory activities to ensure delivery against business and project deadlines.
• Oversee end-to-end project lifecycle management, ensuring quality, turnaround times, and reporting standards are achieved.
• Monitor operational KPIs and provide structured daily, weekly, and monthly performance reporting to senior management.
• Produce management data relating to engineering capacity, utilisation, and financial performance.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 17025 and UKAS accreditation requirements.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships across the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance to operations, sales, and marketing teams.
• Provide effective line management, including performance management, one-to-ones, and development planning.
• Foster a high-performance, safety-first laboratory culture.
• Practical understanding of ISO 17025 and UKAS accreditation requirements.
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks and product compliance standards.
• Confident communicator with the ability to translate technical information clearly.
  As the Materials Laboratory Supervisor, you will maintain accreditation and quality compliance, manage client relationships, and ensure laboratory operations align with strategic, commercial, and operational objectives., Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline (or equivalent relevant experience).
• Demonstrable experience working within a wet laboratory environment.
• Experience managing people, resources, and laboratory operations.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025, BS6920 and UKAS accreditation processes.
• Competitive salary/benefits
• Development and career opportunities around the Globe
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against applicants, and all qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring our colleagues are compensated in line with independently assessed living standards. We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to support candidates and employees with disabilities or special needs.