Genome Biology Team Leader in Stevenage

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and contribute to the team in the delivery of high-quality support to the customers.
• Responsible for overseeing the work, training, development and safety of all reporting staff and dealing with operational and performance issues within the team; elevate to line manager as appropriate.
• Assisting in the recruitment process of suitable personnel for the TLS team, carrying out induction and training and routine performance management.
• Ensure team procedures are performed within the confines of the relevant safety regulations.
• Assist in the generation of SOPs/work instructions/local method statements/risk assessments where necessary.
• Ascertain any relevant quality, skill, or safety requirements.
• Ensure team compliance with all relevant working instructions, SOPs, and safety instructions.
• Act as an ambassador for TLS and promote PerkinElmer’s core values.
• Escalate business development opportunities to line manager.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of data including performance metrics.

Operational Duties

• Perform routine laboratory research activities including but not limited to cell culture, sample preparation and assay reagent and media supply.
• Perform various biological assays as determined by the specific departmental work project or package and using both manual and automated techniques.
• Analysis and reporting of data using corporate tools; application of QC rules to show acceptability.
• Track assay performance metrics and communicate issues and suggest improvements to current assay methodology, supporting evaluation of new technologies where applicable.
• Be an active member of the scientific teams – contribute at team meetings by presenting data and looking for opportunities for innovation.
• Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment.
• Actively seek opportunities to develop the service by discussion with the team leader and customer or by sharing the best practice(s) with other groups.
• Operate to approved quality standards.
• Work independently and flexibly depending on team priorities and set realistic work schedules to support requirements.

Critical Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Self‑motivated and able to work under pressure to prioritize conflicting deadlines.
• An ability to meet timelines successfully with the utmost attention to detail while setting high performance standards.
• Service orientated attitude combined with innovative thinking.
• Strong interpersonal skills; strong team player with customer satisfaction focus.
• Ability to execute new and established methods and protocols.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex scientific data.
• Understanding of standard software packages (i.e. Microsoft Office).
• Ability to operate within company and/or customer site safety codes of practice.

Basic Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of leading teams, delivering training, or coaching and mentoring staff in an industry setting.
• BSc or equivalent in a relevant scientific subject (e.g. Biology, Biotechnology or Biomedical Sciences), with relevant laboratory experience.
• 2 years of demonstrated technical expertise in performing a variety of laboratory bioassays using manual and automated techniques.
• Knowledgeable in good laboratory practices (GLP) and good laboratory safety practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate qualification in a relevant scientific subject (e.g. Biology, Biotechnology or Biomedical Sciences).
• Advanced working experience with several skilled techniques including flow cytometry, cellular imaging, meso‑scale discovery, ELISA, qPCR, Next Generation Sequencing and/or CRISPR.
• Experience with standard and advanced cell culture systems such as organoids, iPSC, and/or air/liquid interface models.
• Computational skills preferred for enabling automated data acquisition and analysis, and familiarity with related data analysis applications.
• Knowledge of GCP, GCLP and GMP principles in the pharmaceutical environment.
• Knowledge of 5S and/or 6 sigma principles is a plus.

What we offer:

• 25 days of annual leave plus all Bank Holidays.
• Income Protection Insurance that ensures your income is protected when life takes the unexpected turn.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Access to our WeCare Programme, offering medical, mental health, legal, and financial support.
• MyStrength – a personalised wellbeing app.
• AXA Health & Wellbeing App to help you stay on top of your health.
• Private Medical Insurance, including Doctor at Hand for 24/7, 365 access to a GP.
• Enhanced company pension contributions (subject to increased employee contribution) to help you plan for the future.
• Exclusive discounts via Benefit Hub and BHN Extras.
• Generous employee referral rewards.
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme to make commuting easier.
• Cycle to Work Scheme promoting a healthier, greener commute.

Working Environment

• Must be able to work in a laboratory and controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.).
• Work with biohazards upon completion of blood borne pathogen surveillance.
• Hepatitis B vaccination may be required, vaccination programme in place for successful candidates who are not already vaccinated or require updated boosters.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 25% of the time.
• Potential risk to lab-based hazards including but not limited to extreme temperature, biological materials, and hazardous chemicals.
• May be required to complete Medical Clearance, Respiratory Protection Training, and Fit Testing to wear a respirator as protection against hazards present in the laboratory environment.