Senior Laboratory Analyst & Quality Lead

ALS Laboratories (UK) Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25–30 days

8 public holidays

Pension scheme

Car Parking on-site

Learning/study support

Job summary

ALS Laboratories (UK) Ltd is seeking a Senior Analyst - Grade 1 to join our laboratory team. You will support the Team Leader, supervise analysts when needed, and help ensure samples are processed accurately and on time in line with the Quality Management System.

The role includes training staff, planning workloads, and driving service delivery to meet KPIs. We value a proactive, collaborative approach, strong problem-solving, meticulous record-keeping and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Significant laboratory experience in environmental testing.
• Ability to interpret and report analytical data accurately.
• Experience supervising or training peers.
• A proactive, collaborative approach with commitment to quality and safety.
• Strong IT skills and good record-keeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure samples are processed accurately and on time per QMS and KPIs.
• Interpret and report analytical data to maintain data integrity.
• Supervise analysts in the Team Leader's absence and provide training.
• Assist with workload planning, meetings, and resource management.
• Train colleagues and assess competency for ongoing development.
• Collaborate with Customer Services to resolve queries and issues.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Train and supervise

IT skills

Quality standards

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Job description

ALS Laboratories (UK) Ltd is seeking a Senior Analyst - Grade 1 to join our laboratory team. You will support the Team Leader, supervise analysts when needed, and help ensure samples are processed accurately and on time in line with the Quality Management System.

The role includes training staff, planning workloads, and driving service delivery to meet KPIs. We value a proactive, collaborative approach, strong problem-solving, meticulous record-keeping and clear communication.