Senior Laboratory Technician

ADM; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Support for mental health

Job summary

A global nutrition company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to lead a high-performance laboratory team. You will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards, coordinating laboratory operations, and managing microbiological and chemical analyses. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of laboratory experience with a degree in Microbiology or a related field. The role offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of laboratory experience, including leading and motivating a team.
• Ability to manage equipment service, maintenance, and calibration.
• Experience in performing microbiological analyses and maintaining high laboratory standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day‑to‑day laboratory operations.
• Provide training and enforce health & safety rules.
• Document and manage laboratory activities and investigations.

Skills

Organisation & Planning

Communication

Computer Skills

Microbiological Analysis Skills

Education

GCSE in English, Maths, and Science

Microbiology or related science degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

LIMS

Job description

Senior Laboratory Technician

Create and lead a high‑performance laboratory team, ensuring the highest quality standards and ISO 17025:2017 accreditation. Plan and coordinate activities, oversee microbiological and chemical analysis, and drive continuous improvement of processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day‑to‑day laboratory operations, ensuring resources and materials are available to meet turnaround times and performance targets.
• Provide training and enforce health & safety rules and work procedures for all laboratory staff.
• Document and complete all planned activities on time, including environmental monitoring, proficiency testing, and cleaning.
• Manage equipment service, maintenance, and calibration, updating documentation as required.
• Write, review, and approve laboratory documents and procedures.
• Lead investigations of non‑conforming work and out‑of‑specification test results.
• Process and trend laboratory data, presenting findings at review meetings and to senior management.
• Perform registration and analysis of test samples, including preparation and quality control of culture media.
• Maintain high laboratory standards and cleanliness, contributing to the laboratory’s overall success.
• Escalate critical issues to management as necessary.
• Participate in laboratory projects as required by the business.

Profile

Education and Experience

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English, Maths, and Science.
• Microbiology or related science degree, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of laboratory experience, including leading and motivating a team of technicians.

Skills and Abilities

• Organisation & Planning – schedule laboratory activities to meet performance and quality targets.
• Communication – represent the laboratory at meetings, present data concisely, and clearly convey plans and schedules to technicians.
• Computer Skills – proficient user of Microsoft Office, experience with LIMS, data processing & trending, and statistical software is desirable.
• Microbiological Analysis Skills – aseptic technique, pipetting, serial dilutions, sample plating, plate reading, and preparation of culture media.

Future Perspective

• Challenging tasks with short decision‑making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible working models.
• Room for innovative thinking and career growth – manage your own career path.
• Supportive company culture with continuous learning, diversity, and access to employee resource groups, mentorship programmes, and a wide network of professional groups.
• Excellent career opportunities in a world‑leading nutrition company.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work‑life balance.
• Strong commitment to mental health, with training and support for all new starters within the first three months.

Equal Opportunity

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