Overview
Laboratory Support Team Leader 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.
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.
What’s in it for you
A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you'll be supported as far as you want to go. A career here is far from ordinary. Here you're not a number, you are part of the solution.
Why RPS?
We're a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that's right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs - this is a workplace that works for you.
About RPS, a Tetra Tech Company
RPS, part of Tetra Tech since January 2023, is a global firm that defines, designs, and manages projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech's 28,000-strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter.
Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.
What happens next?
If we feel you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange a competency interview. If this opportunity suits your career journey, we'd love to hear from you. All applications will be considered. Ready to apply? Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online.
Recruitment Agencies: We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.
Qualifications
* 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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