Laboratory Team Leader - Feltham, United Kingdom - Eurofins UK Environment Testing

Eurofins UK Environment Testing

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Feltham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 58,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 54 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description:

Please note this is a full time role working 37.5 hours a week - Tuesday to Saturday 09:00 till 17:00.
The purpose of this role is to ensure delivery of service in relevant section of the laboratory in line with the accreditation standard and expectation of key accounts and efficient day-to-day operation of the relevant section of the laboratory required

Main duties to include:

Ensure that all work carried out complies with documented procedures for all aspects of laboratory work, that all relevant information concerning samples is recorded, that samples are handled correctly, that worksheets are kept in an orderly manner
Supervision of staff in relevant section of the laboratory to ensure efficient operation of the laboratory
To ensure that all equipment is kept within recommended limits for calibration and maintenance in order to adhere to quality targets
Ensure that production work is conducted in a clean and tidy manner with due attention to the careful maintenance of all laboratory fittings and equipment
Advise Laboratory Manager/Coordinator without delay of any problems affecting operations in relevant area of the laboratory
Ensuring that any relevant paperwork related to the production of media is kept up to date
Responsible for maintaining some stock inventory in relevant areas of the laboratory.
Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Manual in order to ensure compliance at all times with the policies, procedures and associated documents which are referred to in the manual
Recruitment of new staff and ensuring engaging and informative induction in place that gives new starter key skills and techniques to perform their role to a high standard
Run team briefing meetings on a regular basis to keep team updated and briefed on key matters relating to the site, customer and the team.
Lead site induction and Health and Safety induction for new starters.
Responsible for promoting a professional image of the Company and for complying with the company's Equal Opportunities and Harassment Policies at all times, including work related events which take place outside normal working hours
A flexible approach to work will be required to help assist other departments as and when required.
Any other reasonable tasks as delegated by the line manager
Act as a deputy to the Laboratory Manager/Laboratory Coordinator and Training Manager/ Training Coordinator.

Qualifications:

Degree or equivalent in science.
Understanding of ISO 17025, UKAS, key customer requirements, audit procedures, methods etc.
Experience working in a UKAS accredited laboratory.
Good organisational and technical problemsolving skills.
Capable of working well under pressure.
Ability to motivate a team at times of fluctuating workloads.
Reliable and thorough.
Willing to take on responsibility.
Strong people management skills.
Strong management skills of for performance/absence management.
Full commitment to meeting customers expectation.
A passion for providing a safe working environment.

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Benefits
At Eurofins we are growing, innovating and always learning.

We celebrate the achievements of our employees through annual long service awards, recognise our colleagues special life events, and we are committed to charitable causes through global fundraising activities.