QC Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate QC Team Leader to oversee a dedicated team of chemists. In this hands-on role, you will leverage your analytical chemistry expertise to enhance quality control processes and ensure compliance with rigorous standards. You will be instrumental in fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration while driving continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers an exciting opportunity to mentor and develop team members in a dynamic lab environment, making a significant impact on product quality and innovation. If you're ready to lead with passion and integrity, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a lab environment with a focus on quality.
• Strong analytical chemistry background with various techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead the QC team, ensuring timely and accurate product testing.
• Drive process improvements and maintain quality control specifications.

Skills

analytical chemistry

problem-solving

team leadership

attention to detail

project management

continuous improvement

communication

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

LCMS

NMR

TLC

Karl Fischer

potentiometric titration

Job description

At LGC, we take pride in delivering high-quality products through rigorous quality control. As our QC Team Leader, you will manage a team of three QC Chemists, ensuring all materials meet the highest standards. We are committed to continuous improvement, and in this role, you will play a key part in optimizing processes, enhancing reproducibility, and driving efficiencies.

This is a hands-on, lab-based position that combines analytical chemistry expertise with leadership and process improvement. You will ensure that our QC testing methods are accurate, reliable, and aligned with market needs while fostering a culture of perfection and collaboration.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support the QC team, ensuring work is completed on time and within budget.
• Drive a Right First Time approach by ensuring accurate and timely product testing, data recording, and analysis.
• Maintain and enhance Quality Control Specifications (QCS) to reflect current testing standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve existing testing methods and develop new ones.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, including environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Oversee batch conformance reviews before submission to QA.
• Investigate non-conformities, providing clear guidance and support.
• Maintain and calibrate QC equipment to ensure accurate performance.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and technical advancements to drive innovation in QC processes.
• Train and mentor team members, fostering professional development and growth.

Who You Are

We are looking for an enthusiastic leader with a passion for quality and a keen eye for detail. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and are eager to mentor and develop others. Your ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively will be key to your success in this role.

Qualifications

• What You Bring
• Experience leading or supervising a team in a laboratory environment.
• Strong background in analytical chemistry, with knowledge of techniques such as HPLC, LCMS, NMR, TLC, RI, Karl Fischer, and potentiometric titration.
• Experience in synthetic organic chemistry analysis.
• Proven track record to manage projects and improve processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• A passion for mentoring and developing others.
• Commercial awareness and a drive for both personal and business growth.

Our Culture and Values

At LGC, we believe in creating an environment where our team can thrive. We are guided by five key values:

• Passion – We go above and beyond to deliver excellence.
• Curiosity – We constantly seek ways to improve and innovate.
• Integrity – We are open, honest, and ethical in everything we do.
• Brilliance – We set high standards and go above and beyond.
• Respect – We communicate openly and support one another.

ABOUT LGC:

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com

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