Technical Operations Leader - Food & Cosmetic Microbiology

Tentamus Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will manage a team of analysts, lead technical projects and serve as the primary contact for client enquiries, with a focus on continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong IT literacy and experience in cosmetics testing with CPSR knowledge.
• Experience in laboratory management or a senior technical role within the food or cosmetics industry.

Responsibilities

• Quality and Compliance - oversee the Laboratory Quality Management System (QMS) ensuring ISO 17025 standards.
• Team Leadership - lead and mentor Technicians and Microbiologists, ensuring training and goals are met.
• Testing and Analysis - oversee microbiological food and cosmetic testing operations and ensure accuracy and timelines.
• 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 and KPI data.

Skills

Quality Management

Team Leadership

ISO 17025

Auditing

Laboratory management

CPSRs knowledge

IT literacy

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry

Job description

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

You will manage a team of analysts, lead technical projects and serve as the primary contact for client enquiries, with a focus on continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.