Laboratory Manager - Fixed Term Contract
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. Our goal is to make life and the environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. We work with major companies to ensure product safety, authenticity, and accurate labeling.
Eurofins is committed to societal health and safety, environmental protection, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion across its network.
We are an armed forces-friendly employer, welcoming applications from reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses and partners.
If you are passionate about making the world safer and healthier, consider joining the Eurofins team by applying below.
Position Overview
This role reports to the Business Unit Manager for Food Testing in Linlithgow. It involves overseeing the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of the Food Testing Laboratory.
This is a one-year fixed-term, full-time position (40 hours/week, Monday to Friday, 09:30 - 18:00).
Responsibilities
1. Manage the team, including recruitment, scheduling, leave, sickness, training, mentoring, motivation, and disciplinary matters.
2. Maintain and update staff skills training matrix.
3. Ensure proper handling of data transfer, test reports, and confidentiality.
4. Collaborate with customers to meet laboratory requirements.
5. Ensure compliance with Laboratory Quality Manual, policies, and procedures.
6. Handle complaints and investigations promptly and effectively.
7. Promote continuous improvement in laboratory performance.
8. Ensure all work meets client requirements within agreed timeframes.
9. Maintain and calibrate equipment, ensuring safety standards.
10. Oversee laboratory environment and facilities.
11. Complete internal and participate in external audits.
12. Manage costs within budget, including consumables and labor.
13. Support project management and capital investment planning.
14. Use KPIs to monitor and improve productivity and performance.
15. Manage waste and ensure safety standards are upheld.
16. Ensure all procedures and sample handling are correctly followed and documented.
17. Manage projects, keeping stakeholders informed.
18. Coordinate with stock control for inventory management.
19. Ensure staff safety and provide health and safety training.
20. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and staff ownership.
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent in Microbiology/Biological Science.
* In-depth knowledge of food testing laboratory activities.
* Knowledge of UKAS and ISO methods.
* Previous supervisory/managerial experience in a busy laboratory.
* Proficiency in IT, including LIMS, spreadsheets, and databases.
* Experience working with internal and external customers.
* Proven ability to meet and exceed targets.
* Strong leadership and performance management skills.
* Customer-focused and committed to safety.
Benefits
Eurofins offers various employee benefits, including enhanced leave, pension plans, health schemes, wellbeing programs, and career development opportunities.
Next Steps
Applicants will be invited for assessments or interviews. We collect and process personal data responsibly and are committed to transparency.
Application deadline may vary; early applications are encouraged. Due to high volume, responses may take up to 4 weeks.
Diversity and Sustainability
Eurofins is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We aim for carbon neutrality by 2025 and encourage sustainable practices at all levels.
For more information, visit our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/
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