RPS Laboratories are seeking a Laboratory Support Team Leader to join our state-of-the-art laboratory based in Bedford. This is a permanent, full-time role with a fixed working pattern to meet timings of deliveries.
About The Team:
RPS Laboratories is a team of Analysts, Chemists, and Technicians that operate from purpose-built laboratory facilities which have a long history of providing expert advice and analytical solutions to the agrochemical sector. Our laboratories enjoy an international reputation for solving complex and novel analytical problems in a wide variety of food, feed, and forage crops.
We have state-of-the-art laboratories in Bedford and Manchester:
• Our Manchester laboratory was one of the first laboratories in the UK to gain MCERTS accreditation for the analysis of stack emissions.
• Our Bedford laboratory was one of the first laboratories in the UK to gain UKAS accreditation for the analysis of PFAS chemicals following the monitoring required at the Buncefield oil terminal.
About You:
As a key member of the Laboratories business, your role as a Laboratory Support Team Leader is critical to helping us conduct investigations and formulate effective solutions to help our clients comply with international quality standards, maximum residue limits (MRLs), environmental regulations, and much more.
By joining us you will collaborate with our clients, to design a tailored analytical programme to meet their complex regulatory needs. Leveraging our state-of-the-art instrumentation. You will be influential in providing analytical support during the remediation and clean-up project and subsequent routine monitoring.
Your Responsibilities:
Responsible for monitoring and maintaining stock levels in the Lab.
Responsible for ordering of lab consumables.
Responsible for managing the Lab's equipment maintenance schedule.
Responsible for managing a team of Lab Techs.
Liaising with all areas of the Lab to ensure resource is where it is needed.
Responsible for ensuring all routine lab checks are done.
Manages the Lab Induction process for all new starters.
Responsible for maintaining standards of housekeeping.
Managing the fridges and freezers to ensure samples are stored correctly and in an orderly fashion.
Responsible for managing the Laboratory's disposal processes.
Responsible for managing the Laboratory's databases.
Assists in other areas and performs other tasks as directed by the Laboratory Manager or his/her delegate.
Adheres to company Health and Safety policies to maintain a safe working environment. To perform all duties in a professional manner at all times, including wearing appropriate safety/work apparel as supplied by RPS.
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
Excellent time management skills, attention to detail and ability to cope under pressure.
Prior experience of managing staff to ensure work is completed according to requirements.
Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities would be advantageous.
Experience of line management responsibility would be advantageous
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