Microbiology Team Leader

Recruiter
Search Consultancy
Location
West Sussex
Salary
20000.00 - 22000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
14 Sep 2018
Closes
24 Sep 2018
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Excellent opportunity for a Microbiology team leader

This is a permanent opportunity based in Hull paying a competitive salary

Search Scientific consultancy is a recruitment partner to an international food testing company based in Hull. In this role you will be managing the microbiology laboratories on a day to day basis.

Responsibilities:

* Provide technical support to the food Microbiology testing team in terms of testing, microbial identification and sample plating.
* Efficient operation of the laboratory, ensuring optimum staff covers.
* To manage the team, including recruitment, training and development, mentoring, motivation and disciplinary matters.
* Drive the laboratory forward through continuous improvement.
* Ensuring samples are processed in accordance with client procedure and that turnaround times are met.
* To partake in any developmental training as required in compliance with the company standard.

Essential

* Degree in microbiology or higher
* Understanding of ISO, UKAS, audit procedures and methods.
* Proven experience as Microbiologist within a lab environment.
* Good laboratory skills and practices as well as Microbiology techniques

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.