QC Team Leader

QC Team Leader

Location: LGC Bellshill Scotland

Department: Chemistry

Division/Function: Genomics/Operations

Reports To: Chemistry Manager

About the Role

At LGC we take pride in delivering high-quality products through rigorous quality control. As our QC Team Leader you will manage a team of three QC Chemists ensuring all materials meet the highest standards. We are committed to continuous improvement and in this role you will play a key part in optimizing processes enhancing reproducibility and driving efficiencies.

This is a hands-on lab-based position that combines analytical chemistry expertise with leadership and process improvement. You will ensure that our QC testing methods are accurate reliable and aligned with market needs while fostering a culture of perfection and collaboration.

What Youll Do

• Lead and support the QC team ensuring work is completed on time and within budget.
• Drive a Right First Time approach by ensuring accurate and timely product testing data recording and analysis.
• Maintain and enhance Quality Control Specifications (QCS) to reflect current testing standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve existing testing methods and develop new ones.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements including environmental health and safety standards.
• Oversee batch conformance reviews before submission to QA.
• Investigate non-conformities providing clear guidance and support.
• Maintain and calibrate QC equipment to ensure accurate performance.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and technical advancements to drive innovation in QC processes.
• Train and mentor team members fostering professional development and growth.

Who You Are

We are looking for an enthusiastic leader with a passion for quality and a keen eye for detail. You thrive in a fast-paced environment enjoy problem-solving and are eager to mentor and develop others. Your ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively will be key to your success in this role.

Qualifications :

• What You Bring

• Experience leading or supervising a team in a laboratory environment.
• Strong background in analytical chemistry with knowledge of techniques such as HPLC LCMS NMR TLC RI Karl Fischer and potentiometric titration.
• Experience in synthetic organic chemistry analysis.
• Proven track record to manage projects and improve processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• A passion for mentoring and developing others.
• Commercial awareness and a drive for both personal and business growth.

• Our Culture and Values

  At LGC we believe in creating an environment where our team can thrive. We are guided by five key values:

• Passion  We go above and beyond to deliver excellence.
• Curiosity  We constantly seek ways to improve and innovate.
• Integrity  We are open honest and ethical in everything we do.
• Brilliance  We set high standards and go above and beyond.
• Respect  We communicate openly and support one another.

Additional Information :

ABOUT LGC: 

LGC is a leading global life science tools company providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers products and workflows and are valued for their performance quality and range. 

OUR VALUES

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY 
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age disability race color ethnic or national origin sex sexual orientation gender reassignment marital or civil partnership pregnancy or maternity religion or belief. Short listing interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender sexual orientation marital status color race nationality ethnic or national origins religion or belief age or trade union membership.

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