At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic lab team to drive innovation and ensure quality in analytical services.
- Company: Join Johnson Matthey, a leader in sustainable technology with over 200 years of history.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, and comprehensive health benefits.
- Other info: Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and offers excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainability while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Chemistry or related field, leadership experience, and strong safety awareness.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Laboratory Team Leader, you'll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history and innovation. You'll help tackle the world's biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern society and enhancing lives - as we continue to apply, refine and recycle metals that matter, for a healthier and more resilient future.
The role: As a Laboratory Team Leader, you will help drive our goals by:
- Ensure both their own and the team's compliance to all relevant legislative and local EHS requirements and behavioural standards.
- To ensure the Quality Systems, especially ISO17025 are adhered to by all members of the Team.
- To co-ordinate the activities of the Evaluation Team to enable it to fulfil its purpose, to supply a reliable analytical service to deliver required accuracy and precision and required delivery times at or better than budget cost performance.
- Comply with and always ensure the team's compliance with best working practice (standard procedures), to include all local reporting requirements.
- To encourage and help train all members of the team to develop their skills and knowledge whilst working together towards meeting their goals and objectives and monitor performance versus the standard.
- Ensure PDPs are produced for all personnel and there is full engagement in the talent review process.
- Support the assessment & management of the performance and behaviour of individuals against company standards, values and relevant legislation, including recording and communication of same.
Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:
- Degree or HNC in Chemistry or related subject as a minimum
- Demonstrable experience of effective leadership of people
- Strong safety awareness
- Experience of Analytical Chemistry
- Experience of working with performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
- Understanding of the requirements of ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO17025
What we offer: We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees' financial and physical wellbeing, such as:
- Competitive retirement savings
- Company matched Share Incentive Plan
- Life Assurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness
- Medical plans/health assessments
- Retailer and Wellbeing discounts
- Competitive annual incentive plan
Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!
At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.
For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact us. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.
Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised. Submit your application by clicking the "Apply" button online. All applications are carefully considered and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System.
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Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you need support with your application, email us for further information on diversity, inclusion and belonging at JM.
Are you passionate about sustainable technology solutions, transforming energy, and reducing carbon emissions? At Johnson Matthey, our world-changing careers empower talented individuals to collaborate on impactful projects aimed at decarbonising modern life. Join us in catalysing the net-zero transition for a cleaner, brighter future.
Laboratory Team Leader employer: Johnson Matthey
At Johnson Matthey, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes free lunches, discretionary bonuses, and health plans. Our inclusive work culture fosters employee growth and development, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in the transition to net-zero while working alongside a diverse team in Royston and Enfield.
