Title: Deputy Laboratory ManagerLocation: MidlandsDuration: Permanent The Deputy Laboratory Manager is a vital member of the laboratory management team responsible for supporting the overall operation to ensure the laboratory functions according to the required ISO 17025 standard in line with Eurofins QMS. This role is key to maintaining a safe, efficient, and high-quality laboratory operation.Responsibilities:• Manage the day-to-day activities of the main production laboratory and support the department manager to deliver expected service levels.• Uphold the health and safety of the team, ensuring that risk assessments are conducted regularly and following any incidents.• Foster a zero-accident culture through diligent hazard reporting, enhancements, and auditing processes.• Champion continuous improvement to drive operational excellence and heightened process efficiency.• Lead the 5S process with the aim of continuously improving the laboratory with support from the improvement function.• Coach and mentor team leaders to guarantee service delivery, team development, and uphold standards.• Remain knowledgeable about the Laboratory Quality Management System and ensure constant adherence to its policies and procedures.• Ensure procedural compliance in laboratory work, sample handling, record-keeping, and the maintenance of worksheets.• Oversee appropriate staff training and maintain up-to-date training documents including ongoing competency assessments.• Maintain and calibrat...