Toxicology Laboratory Team Leader

Cellmark is one of the UK’s largest providers of DNA and forensic testing services to the police, and a leading supplier of paternity and drug testing services to government agencies, the legal community and the general public. With more than 500 employees we have an excellent reputation for quality, reliability and speed of delivery built over 30 years of innovation and service excellence. Our state-of-the-art laboratories are accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to the International Standard ISO/ IEC 17025:2017.

Due to the growth of the Toxicology Department, there is a new and exciting opening for a Toxicology Laboratory Team Leaderwho will be responsible for supporting the Laboratory Manager in organising and supervising the day-to-day laboratory operations of the Toxicology Services whilst ensuring a high standard of quality, efficient processing of samples and accuracy of results.

Duties will include:

• Manage a team of Analysts including recruitment, training and development as well as performance and absence.
• Ensure that high quality standards are maintained in the laboratory processes and accreditations are maintained.
• Supervise team working and help to coordinate the activities of laboratory staff alongside other Team Leaders and Senior Analysts to ensure that samples are processed efficiently and effectively within contracted specifications.
• Facilitate trouble shooting in the laboratory in order to maintain the smooth and rapid flow of samples.
• Ensure that there is sufficient cover for laboratory duties.
• Ensure that the implementation of new developments and processes in the laboratory are communicated effectively within the analytical team.
• Ensure all records related to equipment and processes are kept up to date.
• Identify, communicate and track IT issues.
• Identify and resolve supply/material integrity issues.
• Ensure that equipment is operated and maintained to a high standard.
• Assist with managing non-conformities related to laboratory processes
• Be responsible for ensuring that stock/raw materials are maintained

Requirement for working between 08.30-17.00, with some flexibility and weekend working as dictated by the workload. Office and laboratory based.

The successful candidate will ideally have a BSc or MSc (or equivalent) qualification in scientific subject, preferably Chemistry or Pharmaceutical based. Good knowledge of Toxicology Methods and equipment is essential. Some experience of managing/leading people and projects is preferred.

The suitable individual will ideally have experience in a high throughput laboratory environment with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will have the ability to work well under pressure to strict deadlines with a high level of accuracy and flexibility.

In addition to a competitive salary you will receive the following benefits:

• Private medical insurance
• Permanent Health Insurance (long-term sickness cover up to 2 years)
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory, bank & public holidays
• 9 ½ x salary life insurance
• Perkbox membership
• Default Pension Salary Exchange option
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

At Cellmark, we are highly motivated professional individuals with a desire to make a positive difference to the world around us. So, if this sounds like the right place for you, apply today!

Due to nature of the work we undertake, all applicants must have lived in the UK continuously for the past three years and will be required to obtain security clearance which we will arrange.

We reserve the right to close the position once sufficient applications have been received.