Laboratory Supervisor

Are you looking for a varied role that allows you to stay close to the science in the lab and also have direct reports?

Have you supervised a team or are you looking for your next step into management?

If the answer is YES then we want to hear from you

Labcorp is a global, world-leading Life Sciences Contract Research Organisation that provides dedicated and fully comprehensive laboratory testing and drug development services to the pharmaceutical, crop protection and chemical industries. We strive to make a difference to people’s everyday lives by bringing essential medicines to the market.

At our site in Eye, Suffolk we are looking to recruit a Laboratory Supervisor to join our expanding Physico Chemical Testing team within our Environmental Sciences department.

As a Supervisor at Labcorp you will be responsible for a team of technicians undertaking specific tasks in support of Physico Chemistry testing studies along with carrying out technician duties.

Duties include:

• Assisting in the day to day running of the laboratories and in conjunction with the Team Leader, the organisation of staff work-loads

• Setting up and performing a variety of studies using appropriate instrumentation with routine and non-routine methods

• Critically reviewing study protocol in primary area of work and suggest changes where appropriate

• Providing input and participating in study meetings (i.e. pre-initiation meeting)

• Maintaining study documentation in compliance with regulatory guidelines and reviews own work for overall accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and soundness of technical judgment

• Delivering results within agreed timeframe, whilst recognising changes in priorities and routinely support studies in non-primary area of work

• Ability to write, review and revise standard SOPs related to primary area of work

• Ability to conduct most processes/task in support of broad portfolio of study types

• Participating in QC review of selected routine data and validation projects

• Maintaining a clean and safe laboratory work environment and perform routine maintenance

• Attending pre study and terminal reviews, briefs staff of any amendments to ensure they are fully compliant

• Line management responsibility, and the position holder is responsible for supporting, mentoring and counselling laboratory team members. Ensuring that all experimental procedures, data recording, health and safety factors and housekeeping is completed efficiently and to the highest standards of animal welfare and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) in accordance with current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Reviewing the training needs, development and progress of staff

If you want to lead and be part of a progressive, forward thinking team then we would like to hear from you

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health cover and contributory pension

• A culture of CARE with access to well-being programs and various employee resource groups

• Unrivalled opportunities to develop a successful career in the scientific industry within an experienced, stable and supportive team.

• Opportunity to lead, coach and mentor a team whilst maintaining a hands on role in the laboratory

Education:

• Minimum A-levels or equivalent. Degree in relevant scientific field preferred. Experience may be substituted for education

Experience:

• Supervisory experience within a laboratory, preferably working to regulatory standards such as GLP

• Previous experience of staff management including development and training is desirable

• Previous experience of Physico Chemical testing is essential

• Excellent organisational and time management skills paired with attention to detail

Due to the remote location of this site, there are no public transport links available and relocation assistance may be available for this role

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We encourage all to apply

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