Laboratory Supervisor - York, United Kingdom - Capita

Capita

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York, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Becoming a Laboratory Facilities Supervisor with Fera

Play an important role in plant health and biosecurity and help protect our farming and natural environment.

This protection is critical for the future of our food supply and all the animals and plants that live in alongside us.

We're proud of our heritage stretching back over 100 years, we make a difference to everyone; delivering science for the public good and tackling all sorts of risks, including plant pests, diseases and chemicals that threaten our food security and natural environment.

We're a caring and responsible company committed to making the world a better, healthier and safer place.

Innovation is at the core of Fera's science and we have collaborative relationships with a wide group of other science organisations that ensure that that we are able to tackle the global challenges we face as a science community.

We need to hire innovative scientists to help us tackle these challenges with the key purpose of conducting science that benefits society.

Job title:

Laboratory Supervisor

The role of Laboratory Facilities Supervisor is responsible for the day to day running and maintenance of the shared molecular biology laboratories within the Plant Health Team.

The molecular facilities have undergone an expansion and consists of 15 dedicated function laboratories. The post holder will also be expected to help with molecular diagnostic work during busy periods. This role will be based within the Molecular team and work closely with the Molecular Facilities Manager.

This job would suit a well organised person with practical experience of working in a laboratory, who also has excellent communication skills and the ability to solve problems.

What you'll be doing:

Oversee the daytoday running of the Molecular Technology Unit, including responsibility for planning and scheduling equipment maintenance and calibration, record keeping and laboratory standards.
Be hands on within the laboratories, helping with facilities issues as well as staff training and support. Coordinate engineer visits and undertake improments to the facilites.
Communication with users of the facilities, dealing with issues and gathering feedback. Also undertake inductions and training for new staff and visitors.
Undertake procurement activities for the facilities including working with suppliers to streamline and provide cost savings.
Ensure both ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 quality standards and health and safety standards are upheld within the facility, including supporting COSHH, writing SOPs, maintaining equipment records and undertaking quality audits.
Help drive improvements within the facilities along with long term planning include replacement of equipment and business cases.
Provide molecular support to diagnostic work during busy periods.

What we're looking for:

Excellent planning and organisational skills along with clear record keeping.
Experience of working to accredited standards such as ISO 17025 and ISO 900
The post holder will be expected to provide timely communications to facility users and be able to troubleshoot issues in a busy environment.
The post holder will be expected to work in the laboratory, meticulously follow protocols and standard operating procedures and maintain high quality standards.
Additionally, an interest in plant health pest and diseases is desirable.

What's in it for you?

Fera Science Ltd is situated on a purpose-built site close to the city of York, where our staff enjoy state of the art facilities including an onsite gym, staff restaurant, nursery (Outstanding Ofsted Rating) and free parking.

Fera Science Ltd is based at Sand Hutton, just outside the thriving historical city of York, which has excellent shopping, restaurants, music, theatres and arts venues.

A competitive salary from £23,000
23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more
Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
The role is based at our world class site near York, UK with access to startof theart facilities, on site gym, free parking and discounted public transport
You'll be required on site full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday
Friday. Fera also operates a flexible working policy.

What we hope you will do next
We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applic