Technical Operations Lead: Microbiology & ISO 17025

TentaConsult Pharma & Med GmbH; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Southern Microbiological Services - A Tentamus Company in the UK is seeking an experienced Technical Operations Manager to lead our food and cosmetic testing laboratory. You will act as the on-site technical authority, ensuring testing methodologies and quality control align with UKAS ISO 17025 standards and current safety legislation.

You will manage a dedicated team of analysts, oversee technical projects, and serve as the primary contact for client enquiries, audits, and regulatory readiness.

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading technicians and microbiologists in an ISO 17025 setting.
• Proven ability to manage quality systems and audits.
• Strong IT literacy and data analysis.
• Experience in cosmetics testing knowledge is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Quality and Compliance - oversee 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 - collaborate with Quality Team to maintain high standards and present KPI data.

Kenntnisse

Team Leadership

Quality Management

ISO 17025 Knowledge

Laboratory Management

Client Enquiries Handling

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Microbiology or Chemistry

Tools

QMS Software

Jobbeschreibung

Southern Microbiological Services - A Tentamus Company in the UK is seeking an experienced Technical Operations Manager to lead our food and cosmetic testing laboratory. You will act as the on-site technical authority, ensuring testing methodologies and quality control align with UKAS ISO 17025 standards and current safety legislation.

You will manage a dedicated team of analysts, oversee technical projects, and serve as the primary contact for client enquiries, audits, and regulatory readiness.