Lab Supervisor - Employment,career opportunity in UK

Job Title:  Lab Supervisor
Job Type    Permanent
Location    Greenford
Start Date    ASAP
Salary    £30,000 - £35,000
Ref No    276378-VAC-16261RP


Position: Lab Supervisor/Lab Manager

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 Basic Salary + Package

Location: Greenford, North West London

Client:
We are working with a major blue-chip Drinks organisation that has a requirement for a HPLC Analyst to work out of their brand new laboratory in Greenford, North West London.

This exciting FMCG brand within the Food and Drink sector is now one of the leading brands in its category with sales last year surpassing £1 billion.

The European division is seen as a young and dynamic company where future career opportunities for successful, driven candidates are here for the taking.

We are looking for ambitious, passionate people who live our brand and aren't afraid of pushing for results!

Job Purpose:
Reporting directly to the Quality Control Director the role is responsible for leading the HPLC capabilities of the new London QC laboratory. You will be the first point of contact for testing all products from the manufacturing facilities in the EMEA region. There is the opportunity to travel to visit and liaise with the manufacturing facilities in the region as well as in the US.

Principle Responsibilities:

* To routinely test raw materials, finished products, trial samples and investigational samples using analytical techniques.
* To validate, maintain and operate the HPLC equipment.
* To support the manufacturing sites and handle enquiries in regard to the HPLC analysis of the products.
* Liaise and align with the US based QC laboratory.
* To support the learning and development of the laboratory analysts.
* To write reports, SOPs and other documentation when required.
* To calibrate & maintain equipment in the laboratory.
* To maintain the laboratory and the documentation to GMP, H&S & ISO standards.
* Any other duties as required in support of the running of the regional QC department.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
* A science degree or equivalent, Bio-Chemistry or Chemistry is advantageous
* Minimum of 3 years' experience of HPLC analysis in an Industrial laboratory
* Experience of Micro Biological techniques
* Experience of working to Industry laboratory standards (CLAS, ISO17025)
* Experience in laboratory method & HPLC validation.
* Experience in writing laboratory reports, SOP's and documentation

If you fit the criteria and are interested in applying for this vacancy please send an up to date CV to richard.pilkington@advocate-group.co.uk quoting VAC - 16261 or call 0844 997 9700




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