Nutritional Lab Operations Lead — Automation & Quality

Mondelez International; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Related Bonus

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Private medical

Job summary

Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL) in Reading seeks a Laboratory Team Leader to manage the Nutritional Laboratory operations, overseeing a team of around 5 FTEs and ensuring timely, compliant analysis for food and related sectors.

You will optimise workflows with automated processes, drive integration of LIMS and data handling, maintain quality standards, and collaborate with clients, commercial teams and senior management to deliver high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
• In-depth knowledge of quality systems and UKAS standards in the food industry.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a diverse scientific team.
• Experience in laboratory automation and IT integration.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of scientific staff (approx. 5 FTEs) and ensure timely, accurate results.
• Lead quality assurance and ensure adherence to SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Plan resources and budget to support growth and efficiency in the Nutritional Laboratory.
• Drive lean automation and integration of LIMS to optimise workflows.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders and internal teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Quality assurance

Lab automation

Communication

Budget management

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

PhD in a relevant scientific discipline

Degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL) in Reading seeks a Laboratory Team Leader to manage the Nutritional Laboratory operations, overseeing a team of around 5 FTEs and ensuring timely, compliant analysis for food and related sectors.

You will optimise workflows with automated processes, drive integration of LIMS and data handling, maintain quality standards, and collaborate with clients, commercial teams and senior management to deliver high-quality results.