Technical Operations Lead - Food & Cosmetics Lab (ISO17025)

Symbiotic Research, Llc; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Microbiological Services - A Tentamus Company in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Technical Operations Manager to lead the laboratory, ensure ISO 17025 compliance, and manage a team of analysts dedicated to food and cosmetics testing.

You will oversee QA/QMS, coordinate audits, and act as the main technical authority on-site, driving project delivery and client satisfaction. A competitive salary is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or a related discipline.
• Experience in cosmetics testing including microbiological, chemical and physical testing.
• Strong IT literacy.
• Familiarity with ISO 17025 accreditation and safety requirements.
• Experience in leading laboratory teams and managing technical projects.
• Ability to prepare CPSRs.

Responsibilities

• Quality and Compliance - oversee the Laboratory Quality Management System (QMS) ensuring ISO 17025 compliance.
• Team Leadership - lead and mentor Technicians and Microbiologists, ensuring training and goals are met.
• Testing and Analysis - oversee microbiological food and cosmetic testing operations, ensuring accuracy and turnaround times.
• Auditing - lead readiness and manage responses to third-party, customer and regulatory audits.
• Quality Management - work with the Quality Team to ensure continual high standards, producing and presenting KPI data.
• Lead laboratory operations and act as on-site technical authority for the food and cosmetics testing.
• Act as primary contact for client enquiries.

Skills

Quality & Compliance

Team Leadership

Testing & Analysis

Auditing

Quality Management

Laboratory Management

ISO 17025 knowledge

Leadership

IT literacy

Cosmetics CPSRs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science / Microbiology / Chemistry

Job description

Southern Microbiological Services - A Tentamus Company in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Technical Operations Manager to lead the laboratory, ensure ISO 17025 compliance, and manage a team of analysts dedicated to food and cosmetics testing.

You will oversee QA/QMS, coordinate audits, and act as the main technical authority on-site, driving project delivery and client satisfaction. A competitive salary is offered.