- *Job Title**: Laboratory Team Leader
- *Location**: Carlisle
- *Shift Pattern**: Rotating, Sunday - Thursday
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- *About the Role**:
We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Laboratory Team Leader to oversee our Microbiological Food Testing at our UKAS approved site in Carlisle. The successful candidate will lead a team of laboratory professionals in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with a focus on ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in food products. With a hands-on approach, you will foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the team, ensuring all operational goals and targets are met.
- *Key Responsibilities**:
- Manage and coordinate a team of laboratory technicians to conduct accurate and timely microbiological testing on food products.
- Ensure adherence to UKAS standards, laboratory protocols, and safety regulations.
- Develop and implement efficient shift patterns to maximise productivity and maintain high-quality results.
- Manage resources effectively, including the scheduling of personnel and the procurement of laboratory supplies.
- Monitor testing processes and results, taking corrective actions when necessary to maintain the integrity of the data.
- Keep up with advancements in microbiological testing and food safety standards to maintain a state-of-the-art laboratory environment.
- *Requirements**:
- Proven experience as a team leader or supervisor in a laboratory setting, with a preference for those with experience in a food manufacturing/lab environment.
- A degree in microbiology, food science, or a related field is preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of food safety, microbiological testing methods, and UKAS accreditation standards.
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
- Experience working in a rotating shift pattern and the flexibility to adapt to changing work schedules.
You will be joining a team that is at the forefront of food safety and quality, working with a leading company that is committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment.