Team Leader

The Team Leader is principally responsible for the management of a team of Scientists of varying experience that perform analysis in a particular area of testing. The job holder will maintain and build a strong team. Having a strong understanding of the relevant regulatory requirements, the job holder will liaise with internal and external clients to deliver results in a timely manner in line with expectations. Working as part of the management team they will drive the ethos and working practices within the laboratory. As a key member of the Operations team, they will help to develop consistent and robust analytical practices that can be reliably used for analytical testing.The Team Leader will work closely with the Management team to ensure analytical data is recorded and reported in an accurate and consistent manner over the entire data lifecycle. This will include effective investigational support to identify root cause, contributing factors and where necessary, escalation to corrective and preventive action plans. Responsibilities / Objectives Provide leadership and direction to the Scientists within their team to create a strong, scientifically knowledgeable and confident team. Liaise with other Team Leaders to ensure a smooth transition of all work through the department. Ensure that the operational activities are efficient and quality compliant and that all team members are suitably trained. Create an environment oriented to trust, open communication, creative thinking, and cohesive team effort. Lead by example; motivate and inspire team members to deliver exceptional performance. Coordinate testing by liaising with clients, writing and reviewing technical documents, executing test plans, and generating certificates of analysis. Manage the testing schedule within the team to ensure competent and timely completion of projects while working with colleagues and managers to obtain the necessary resources to support the team’s requirements. Key tasks Take responsibility for the planning, forecasting and delivery of the studies within their team. Exhibit effective communication of scientific output of their team to the Laboratory Manager. Report all analytical results to clients in line with company procedure. Perform annual performance reviews for direct reports. Provide status updates of team performances against objectives on a regular basis to the Laboratory Manager. Ensure that the teams’ training requirements are identified and executed effectively. Perform technical reviews and provide support to the team. Support efficiency improvement projects where required to improve team performance. Perform other duties as and when required by the company and act always in the best interest of the company. Qualifications and Education Requirements Graduate of chemistry or analytical chemistry-related subject plus minimum 5 years of relevant working in a regulated analytical laboratory. Minimum 9 years relevant laboratory experience. Key skills and attributes Experience of working in a regulated analytical laboratory - essential Experience of leading a team in a laboratory environment - essential Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills - essential Experience in a range of analytical techniques for the analysis of small molecules - essential Experience of direct client communication - preferred Salary and Benefits Holidays: 25 days per year plus statutory holidays Option to purchase up to 1 week’s holiday through salary sacrifice Annual bonus: £1,200 based on company and personal performance #J-18808-Ljbffr