Lead a team in our Physico Chemical Testing department
Labcorp is a global, world-leading Life Sciences Contract Research Organisation that provides dedicated and fully comprehensive laboratory testing and drug development services to the pharmaceutical, crop protection and chemical industries. We strive to make a difference to people's everyday lives by bringing essential medicines to the market.
We are looking for a Laboratory Supervisor to join our expanding team at our site in Eye, Suffolk, with responsibility for a team of technicians undertaking specific tasks in support of Physico Chemistry testing studies.
Key responsibilities:
* Assist in the day to day running of the laboratories and in conjunction with the Team Leader, the organisation of staff work-loads
* Set up and perform a variety of studies using appropriate instrumentation with routine and non-routine methods
* Critically review study protocol in primary area of work and suggest changes where appropriate
* Provide input and participate in study meetings (i.e. pre-initiation meeting)
* Maintain study documentation in compliance with regulatory guidelines and reviews own work for overall accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and soundness of technical judgment
* Deliver results within agreed timeframe, whilst recognising changes in priorities and routinely support studies in non-primary area of work
* Ability to write, review and revise standard SOPs related to primary area of work
* Ability to conduct most processes/task in support of broad portfolio of study types
* Participate in QC review of selected routine data and validation projects
* Maintain a clean and safe laboratory work environment and perform routine maintenance
* Attend pre study and terminal reviews, brief staff of any amendments to ensure they are fully compliant
* Line management responsibility, and the position holder is responsible for supporting, mentoring and counselling laboratory team members. Ensuring that all experimental procedures, data recording, health and safety factors and housekeeping is completed efficiently and to the highest standards of animal welfare and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) in accordance with current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
* Review the training needs, development and progress of staff
What we can offer you:
* Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health cover and contributory pension
* A culture of CARE with access to well-being programs and various employee resource groups
* Unrivalled opportunities to develop a successful career in the scientific industry within an experienced, stable and supportive team
* Opportunity to lead, coach and mentor a team whilst maintaining a hands on role in the laboratory
Requirements:
* Minimum A-levels or equivalent. Degree in relevant scientific field preferred. Experience may be substituted for education
* Supervisory experience within a laboratory, preferably working to regulatory standards such as GLP
* Previous experience of staff management including development and training is desirable
* Previous experience of Physico Chemical testing is essential
* Excellent organisational and time management skills paired with attention to detail
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.