Materials Lab Supervisor: ISO 17025 & UKAS Compliance

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

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.