Quality Control Laboratory Lead

JR United Kingdom; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Lead to oversee laboratory operations and ensure compliance with quality standards. This role involves managing resources, coaching staff, and maintaining rigorous testing protocols to guarantee product quality. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, collaborating with diverse teams while driving innovation and excellence. Join a company that values integrity and offers extensive training opportunities, competitive benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in quality control, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Health Care

Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Laptop and Phone

Training Resources

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in managing laboratory resources and budget.
• Strong understanding of quality control processes and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise microbiology laboratory and ensure timely QC testing.
• Manage laboratory resources and support manufacturing activities.

Skills

Laboratory Management

Quality Control Testing

Team Leadership

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Life Sciences

Quality Assurance Certification

Tools

ISO 13485 Compliance

FDA Regulations

Job description

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Client:

Tata Consultancy Services

Location:

blackpool, United Kingdom

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05.05.2025

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Job Description:

If you need support in completing the application or if you require a different format of this document, please get in touch with at [emailprotected] or call TCS London Office number 02031552100 with the subject line: “Application Support Request”.

Role: Quality Control Laboratory Lead

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Blackpool, UK (Onsite)

Number of hours: 40 hours per week – full time

Are you passionate about managing laboratory resources?

We have an exciting role for you – Quality Control Laboratory Lead

Careers at TCS: It means more

TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.

• Build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Gain access to endless learning opportunities.
• Work closely with the range of teams within the business to bring products to life.

The Role

As a Quality Control Laboratory Lead, you will manage laboratory resources and budget to ensure the appropriate level of support and prioritization for manufacturing activities and timely delivery of products to customers.

Key responsibilities:

Day to day supervision of the microbiology laboratory to ensure that:

• All routine QC testing is performed in a timely manner in line with agreed schedules. - Calibration, validation, training and other relevant laboratory processes are conducted on time and in line with company procedures.
• Coach staff on standard testing and evaluation processes to ensure best practice for product testing and validation are embedded.

Day to Day management of the following activities:

• Raw material, In-process and finished goods testing in Quality Control Laboratory.
• Management of consumables and materials used in testing.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is working/calibrated/validation.
• Ensure all documentation and testing is completed on time to ensure timely batch release.
• Manage laboratory resources and budget to ensure the appropriate level of support and prioritization for manufacturing activities and timely delivery of products to customers. - Provide support to the Stability team for the annual and product related stability trials. - Provide support to global Customer Quality through completion of complaint investigations.

Training

• Coordinate training of QC staff and new starters.
• Maintain sufficient cross training to ensure coverage of all testing requirements. - Ensure own and laboratory operators training records are complete and accurate.

Validation

• Ensure the validation of test methods, equipment and processes owned by QC, including transmittal of scheduled validation & requalification data to the SVMP.
• Generation of documents, protocols and reports capturing validation activities.
• - Ensure the Validation Master Plan is up to date and being correctly followed regarding Microbiology items.

Quality Documents

• Ensure that relevant documentation, in the form of procedures and specifications are implemented and followed to guarantee compliance with ISO 13485, FDA QSRs the Medical Devices Directive / Regulation and ISO 14001.
• Responsible for compliance of test procedures, company policies, lab-books, raw data and reports in accordance with all relevant procedures
• Lead, support and complete laboratory investigations, CAPA, NC and OOS (Data Deviation) investigation.
• SME on issues pertaining to the QC laboratory for all internal and external audits. - Implement and drive adherence to all local, corporate and industry procedures (for example risk management, FMEA, HS&E, COSHH/Chemical Handling, regulatory, quality).

General

• Contribute to cross-functional teams for part or full projects, changes or other relevant projects.
• Collaborate with other Departments to ensure the timely approval of product & resolution of issues.
• Attend planning and scheduling meetings.

Quality and Compliance Related Responsibilities

• Ensure that all activities are carried out in compliance with all regulations and laws governing business and quality operations. - Responsible for ensuring staff and company
• compliance with all local, national, international and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• Ability to communicate & present (in all its forms) and co-operate effectively at all levels across the organization.
• Ability to prioritize all work being conducted in the laboratory and to work to deadlines.
• Ability to cope under pressure and to react to changing requirements.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve results.
• Ability to manage their own time and workload and to work independently using their own initiative (Excellent time-management) Team performance management on regular
• basis
• Credo Values: Integrity & Credo Based Actions.
• Customer Focus: Results & Performance
• Driven & Sense of Urgency
• Talent Development: Collaboration, Team building, & Self-Awareness & Adaptability.

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.

We believe in building and sustaining a culture of equity and belonging where everyone can thrive. Our diversity and inclusion motto is ‘Inclusion without Exception’. Our continued commitment to Culture and Diversity is reflected across our workforce implemented through equitable workplace policies and processes.

You’ll find a welcoming culture and many internal volunteering and social networks to join (these are optional). Our diversity, inclusion and social activities include 12 employee networks such as gender diversity, LGBTQIA+ & Allies, mental health, disability & neurodiversity inclusion and many more, as well as health & wellness initiatives and sports events and we sponsor the London Marathon.

We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.

If you are an applicant who needs any adjustments to the application process or interview, please contact us at [emailprotected] with the subject line: “Adjustment Request” or call TCS London Office 02031552100 to request an adjustment. We welcome requests prior to you completing the application and at any stage of the recruitment process.

Next Steps

Due to a high volume of applications, we will be unable to contact each applicant individually on the status of their application. If you have not received a direct response within 30 days, then it should be deemed unsuccessful on this occasion.

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