Laboratory Supervisor

1 week ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom Merck KGaA Full time

Work Your Magic with us

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans '“ so do we Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

**Your Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Laboratory Supervisor to join our Virology Team in Glasgow on a 12 month FTC. Our Lab Supervisor is responsible for the day to day supervision of a team working within the lab, to support the conduct of contract GLP / GMP regulatory studies. Duties of the role entail scheduling of work and organising team training / development, 1-2-1’s, appraisals and other people management related tasks; adherence to health and safety policies, maintaining a safe and tidy work environment and ensuring equipment and facilities are maintained to the highest standards; assist with the performance of the lab procedures and provide scientific and technical support and coaching to the lab based team. The ability to maintain effective working relationships with study management and facilities personnel is critical for success in the role. You may also support regulatory studies in taking the role as Study Director or Responsible Scientist.

**Who you are**:

- Proven relevant industry experience in a scientific laboratory role including supervisory experience is essential, ideally in a GLP / GMP contract testing laboratory environment or related environment
- Strongly focused on quality and safety, with excellent planning and organisational skills
- You are self-motivated with strong initiative and drive
- Ability to prioritise, work within a fast-paced environment and a solutions driven problem solver
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with competency in written and spoken English Computer literacy is essential, ideally with prior knowledge of working with LIMS

**What we offer**:We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress



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