Laboratory Service Lead MFD

Avantor is looking for a dedicated and experienced Laboratory Service Lead to join our team in Cambridge UK. In this role youll take responsibility for managing a team of Laboratory Technicians who work across chemistry laboratories. You will play a pivotal role in supporting operations including waste management housekeeping and equipment maintenance ensuring seamless service delivery to enable scientific excellence.

This role will be a fulltime permanent position based in a brandnew facility at the customer site The Discovery Centre BioMedical Campus in Cambridge. Next to an attractive salary we offer multiple benefits such as a bonus pension scheme private medical and dental care and an additional day off for your birthday.

Working hours: Monday to Friday core hours

The Team

You will join a team of three Laboratory Services Leads each with expertise in different laboratory disciplines. Youll be responsible for leading and mentoring four Laboratory Technicians based in a chemistry laboratory. You will be part of our Lab and Production Services department which supports large pharmaceutical companies and laboratories globally in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry.

What were looking for

• Education: A Bachelors degree in a scientific discipline (preferably Chemistry/Biochemistry) or equivalent experience in a laboratory environment
• Experience:
  • People management including recruitment behavioural management and staff development
  • Laboratory experience including knowledge of SHE requirements in a laboratory setting with IOSH certification being desirable
  • Familiarity with GLS GxP regulations audit requirements and CAPAs
  • Incident response and investigation including root cause analysis (RCAs)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data analysis/reporting.
  • Experience in writing Risk Assessments and COSHH

How youll thrive and create an impact

• Oversee daytoday laboratory operations in the chemistry laboratory supporting a team of four Laboratory Technicians to ensure smooth and efficient lab operations
• Take responsibility for all aspects of Health and Safety including audits and GEMBA walks and ensure regulatory compliance
• Plan and manage time throughout the day prioritizing and coordinating the of daily operational tasks for the scientific support team
• Attend regular business meetings with customers to present data including KPI capture and analysis of any deviations
• Create maintain and update relevant documentation to support service delivery compliance and training such as work instructions risk assessments COSHH assessments and training

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14000 associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances lifechanging science.

The work we do changes peoples lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his moms voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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