Senior Microbiologist Team Lead

Middle East Testing Services(METS Lab), UAE; Dudley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

METS Laboratories in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior Microbiologist – Team Lead to independently manage and oversee laboratory operations, quality systems, and compliance.

You will lead staff, ensure microbiology testing procedures are performed to ISO/IEC 17025 and NABL/UKAS requirements, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate daily activities to maintain high standards of accuracy and turnaround times.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Commercial Testing Laboratories.
• Ability to manage laboratory operations independently.
• Strong knowledge of microbiology testing procedures and lab operations.
• Good understanding of ISO standards, particularly ISO/IEC 17025.
• Experience with NABL and/or UKAS accredited laboratories.
• Knowledge of quality systems, documentation and compliance.
• Ability to lead and coordinate laboratory staff.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience maintaining laboratory quality and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily laboratory operations and workflows.
• Maintain ISO/IEC 17025 compliance and ensure quality systems.
• Coordinate laboratory staff and allocate resources effectively.
• Support continuous improvement and problem resolution.

Skills

5+ years experience

Independent laboratory management

Microbiology testing procedures

ISO/IEC 17025 knowledge

NABL/UKAS familiarity

Laboratory quality systems

Documentation and compliance

Staff leadership and coordination

Problem solving and decision making

Job description

METS Laboratories is hiring an experienced Senior Microbiologist – Team Lead to independently manage and handle laboratory operations.

Industry: Commercial Laboratory / Testing Laboratory

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Commercial Testing Laboratories
• Ability to handle and manage the laboratory independently
• Strong knowledge of Microbiology testing procedures and laboratory operations
• Good understanding of ISO Standards, particularly ISO/IEC 17025
• Experience working with NABL and/or UKAS accredited laboratories
• Knowledge of laboratory quality systems, documentation, and compliance
• Ability to lead and coordinate laboratory staff
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Experience in maintaining laboratory quality and operational standards