Team Leader

ALS Laboratories (UK) Ltd; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading laboratory service provider in Rotherham is seeking a Team Leader to oversee laboratory operations. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance, efficiency, and staff development, contributing to a dynamic work environment. With responsibilities including managing a team, overseeing lab activities, and maintaining safety standards, this role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays.

Benefits

Annual leave commencing at 25 days

Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme

Perkbox membership with discounts

Learning/study support

Car parking on-site

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a microbiology lab production environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers.
• Strong problem-solving and proactive thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of laboratory and senior technicians.
• Oversee preincubation activities under aseptic conditions.
• Ensure smooth daily operations while maintaining high health, safety, and quality standards.
• Monitor productivity and compliance with laboratory protocols.
• Handle routine client communications.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Job description

When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

The Role

The Team Leader will play a key role in overseeing laboratory operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and staff development. This position requires strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication to drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards. Building strong relationships with both internal teams and external customers will be essential.
The role offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic laboratory environment while developing both technical and managerial skills.

Do you have the skills required, if so, please read on!

Days Per Week: 4 on 4 off
Contract: Full Time & Permanent
Annual Salary: £28,237.00

The day to day

Manage a team of laboratory and senior technicians in the Food Microbiology Process Laboratory.

Oversee preincubation activities, including sample weighing and serial dilutions under aseptic conditions.

Ensure smooth daily operations while maintaining high health, safety, and quality standards.

Monitor productivity and compliance with laboratory protocols.

Handle routine client communications.

Foster strong collaboration between the laboratory, other departments, and clients.

Gain valuable insight into the operations of a commercial food and water testing laboratory.

The Essentials

Previous experience in a microbiology lab production environment.

Passion for science and people management (degree not required).

Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers.

Strong problem-solving and proactive thinking skills for continuous improvement.

Annual Leave commencing at 25 days (rising to 30) plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part time)

Ability to Buy annual leave.

Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme

Salary Progression Scheme based on technical and behavioural competencies.

Perkbox membership providing access to discount vouchers and wellness hub.

Learning/study support

Car Parking on-site

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.

At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

ALS is a global leader in testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in a wide range of industries around the world.
Using advanced technologies and innovative methods, we help our clients leverage data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.

Our people are the heart of our business, driving testing solutions and innovations to solve complex challenges and create lasting value for our clients. But most importantly, our people care – for each other and for the work we do. With over 20,000 team members across 70 countries, you’ll be part of a global network. Learn more about what makes our workplace great here.

Introduce Yourself

Didn’t see the right job for you today? We'd still love to hear from you. With a team of more than 20,000 employees across 70 countries, it takes all kinds of skills and expertise to make a company like ours thrive – and not all of them are in labs!

We’re all about people – so show us who you are and why you're passionate about working with us by submitting your resume, and we’ll keep it on file for future opportunities.

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