Labortory Supervisor – Material Testing

ABOUT YOU

As the Materials Laboratory Supervisor you will maintain accreditation and quality compliance manage client relationships and ensure laboratory operations align with strategic commercial and operational objectives.

Required skills and experience:

• Degree in Chemistry Biology or a related scientific discipline (or equivalent relevant experience).

• Demonstrable experience working within a wet laboratory environment.

• Experience managing people resources and laboratory operations.

• Knowledge of ISO 17025 and UKAS accreditation processes.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

You will be operating within a wet laboratory environment the role ensures the effective planning execution and oversight of chemical and biological testing in accordance with applicable standards and ISO 17025 requirements.

Key activities:

• Plan prioritise and coordinate laboratory activities to ensure delivery against business and project deadlines.
• Oversee end-to-end project lifecycle management ensuring quality turnaround times and reporting standards are achieved.
• Monitor operational KPIs and provide structured daily weekly and monthly performance reporting to senior management.
• Produce management data relating to engineering capacity utilisation and financial performance.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 17025 and UKAS accreditation requirements.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships across the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance to operations sales and marketing teams.
• Provide effective line management including performance management one-to-ones and development planning.
• Foster a high-performance safety-first laboratory culture.
• Practical understanding of ISO 17025 and UKAS accreditation requirements.
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks and product compliance standards.
• Confident communicator with the ability to translate technical information clearly.

WHAT WE OFFER

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision pace and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better ensuring the quality safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

• Competitive salary/benefits
• Development and career opportunities around the Globe
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion sex or national origin.

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.