Chemistry Laboratory Manager - Pharmaceutical - Ely

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23rd January, 2025

Imagine your future with us
At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive.

Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world's most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.

The Role
ALS in Ely are looking for their next ambitious Laboratory Manager. In this role, you'll lead a skilled team to deliver high-quality, timely sample analysis while ensuring adherence to quality standards and client expectations. You'll oversee staff management, training, resource allocation, and compliance with health, safety, and accreditation protocols.

Do you have the skills required, if so, please read on!

Hours Per Week: 40
Days Per Week: Monday to Friday
Contract: Full Time & Permanent

The day to day

• Manage the laboratory team to ensure high-quality, timely sample analysis by trained staff.
• Support General and Technical Managers with client communication, method development, and validation.
• Oversee laboratory staffing, including rotas, recruitment, inductions, holidays, and absence management.
• Review and approve results, certificates, and ensure adherence to Quality Management protocols.
• Provide resources, technical training, and maintain training records for all laboratory staff.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies, COSHH, and risk assessments, including PPE use.
• Participate in audits, monitor KPIs, and improve laboratory efficiency by leveraging best practices.

The Essentials

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and work independently.
• Effective team leader, capable of inspiring, motivating, and building relationships to achieve results.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, with strong analytical, numerical, and presentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Commercially aware, client-focused, and experienced in operations or client-facing management roles.
• Flexible, tenacious, and committed to achieving continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.
• Previous experience in pharmaceutical, GMP, or contract laboratory environments is preferred.

Working at ALS
Our people drive our success at ALS.

We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other.

At ALS, you'll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.

Our benefits include:

• Annual Leave commencing at 25 days (rising to 30) plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Ability to Buy annual leave.
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Salary Progression Scheme based on technical and behavioural competencies.
• 'Celebrating Success' Recognition Awards
• Perkbox membership providing access to discount vouchers and wellness hub.
• Learning/study support
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Car Parking on-site

Everyone matters
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

About ALS
ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.

Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a British Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

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