At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage the Inorganic laboratory, ensuring efficient testing services and team performance.
- Company: Dynamic laboratory focused on quality and innovation in scientific testing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free parking, pension, and enhanced parental leave.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and make a real impact in the field of inorganic chemistry.
- Qualifications: HNC/Degree in science, 3-5 years lab experience, and team leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 32000 £ per year.
We are looking for a team orientated, reliable individual to lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the Inorganic laboratory, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of testing services. The role is responsible for team performance, quality standards, technical capability, and continuous improvement, while supporting the Laboratory Manager in achieving business objectives.
Operational & Technical Management
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the Inorganic laboratory testing section.
- Coordinate workload to ensure deadlines and service levels are consistently met and organise resources to ensure efficient workflow and utilisation.
- Ensure only approved methods and procedures are used.
- Support development of new methods and continuous improvement of existing processes and maintain technical competency across the team.
Quality, Compliance & Safety
- Ensure compliance with UKAS / ISO and internal quality standards and promote and monitor quality performance across the department.
- Maintain safe working practices, housekeeping, and environmental conditions, ensuring all activities are carried out in line with H&S requirements.
- Oversee equipment maintenance, calibration, and readiness.
- Supervise, motivate, and develop team members.
- Manage attendance, performance and conduct, as well as supporting recruitment and onboarding.
- Identify training needs and deliver or coordinate training.
- Communicate expectations, priorities, and business updates and act as the key link between team members and management.
Planning & Performance
- Track and manage team KPIs, productivity, and output.
- Monitor stock levels and coordinate purchasing of consumables.
- Ensure timely reporting and resolution of operational issues.
- Deputise for the Laboratory Manager when required.
- Proactively identify improvements in processes, efficiency, and quality and support implementation of best practices and innovation and contribute to operational and commercial performance improvements.
Our Offer
- Salary from £32,000 per year.
- Based in Consett with free onsite parking.
- 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 6pm.
- Company funded 1% benefit allowance.
- Pension.
- Enhanced parental leave.
Your profile
- HNC / Degree in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
- Proven laboratory experience (minimum 3-5 years).
- Demonstrable experience supervising or leading a team.
- Strong knowledge of inorganic chemistry techniques.
- Understanding of UKAS / ISO standards and quality systems.
- Awareness of HR processes and people management practice.
Inorganic Team Leader in Consett employer: NORMEC DETS LATIS
Join a dynamic and supportive team as an Inorganic Team Leader in Consett, where your leadership will drive operational excellence and foster a culture of continuous improvement. We prioritise employee growth with tailored training opportunities and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in a safe working environment. Enjoy competitive benefits, including a salary starting from £32,000, enhanced parental leave, and a company-funded benefit allowance, all while being part of a collaborative workplace that values your contributions.
