LABORATORY SUPPORT TEAM LEADER

RPS Laboratories are seeking a Laboratory Support Team Leader to join our state-of-the-art laboratory based in Bedford. This is a permanent, full-time role with a fixed working pattern to meet timings of deliveries.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent time management skills, attention to detail and ability to cope under pressure.
• Prior experience of managing staff to ensure work is completed according to requirements.
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities would be advantageous.
• Experience of line management responsibility would be advantageous
  

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• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining stock levels in the Lab.
• Responsible for ordering of lab consumables.
• Responsible for managing the Lab’s equipment maintenance schedule.
• Responsible for managing a team of Lab Techs.
• Liaising with all areas of the Lab to ensure resource is where it is needed.
• Responsible for ensuring all routine lab checks are done.
• Manages the Lab Induction process for all new starters.
• Responsible for maintaining standards of housekeeping.
• Managing the fridges and freezers to ensure samples are stored correctly and in an orderly fashion.
• Responsible for managing the Laboratory’s disposal processes.
• Responsible for managing the Laboratory’s databases.
• Assists in other areas and performs other tasks as directed by the Laboratory Manager or his/her delegate.
• Adheres to company Health and Safety policies to maintain a safe working environment. To perform all duties in a professional manner at all times, including wearing appropriate safety/work apparel as supplied by RPS.