Microbiology Team Leader

ALS

Carlisle, United Kingdom
Annual salary: £29,366; benefits: 25-30 days annua...
Full time, tuesday - saturday
Degree in relevant science discipline
Minimum 3 years laboratory experience
Previous team leader experience in microbiology
ALS is seeking an experienced Microbiology Team Leader to oversee operations in their food testing laboratory in Carlisle, UK. The role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with standards, and contributing to food safety testing

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading a talented team in a busy food testing laboratory to ensure the highest standards of food safety.
  • The position requires organizing workload, overseeing quality management tasks, and ensuring compliance with HSE and accreditation standards.
  • Employees receive 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays, enhanced sick pay, and opportunities for salary progression based on competencies.

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ALS is seeking an experienced Microbiology Team Leader to oversee operations in their food testing laboratory in Carlisle, UK. The role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with standards, and contributing to food safety testing.

Salary

Annual Salary: £29,366; Benefits: 25-30 days annual leave + 8 public holidays; Progression: Technical and behavioural competency scheme

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Degree in relevant science discipline
  • Minimum 3 years laboratory experience
  • Previous Team Leader experience in microbiology
  • Experience working in Containment Level 3 environment
  • Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of microbiology analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of MALDI-TOF systems
  • Passionate and driven attitude
  • Ability to inspire team performance
  • Collaborative approach to process improvement

Key Requirements

  • Degree qualified in Microbiology, Biology, or Biomedical Science
  • Minimum 3 years of laboratory experience
  • Previous Team Leader experience in a microbiology setting
  • Experience working in a Containment Level 3 (CL3) environment
  • Citizen or Permanent Resident status or valid working visa

Work Rights

Must be Citizen, Permanent Resident, or hold valid working visa

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