Team Leader, Quality Assurance - QA​/QC

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

Are you an experienced laboratory professional with a passion for leading people and delivering high-quality results? We’re looking for a Team Leader to join our Main Laboratory in Trowbridge. Reporting to the Section Heads, you’ll play a key role in leading a team of Laboratory Technicians, Senior Technicians, Analysts and Microbiologists, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the laboratory while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and customer service.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced laboratory environment, enjoys developing others and is committed to continuous improvement.

Days Per Week: 4 on 4 off shift (9am to 9pm)
Contract: Full Time and Permanent
Annual Salary: £29,366
Hiring Manager: Ranjit Palahe
Closing Date: Tuesday 18th August 2026

• Organise and manage the team’s workload to ensure business targets and client turnaround times are consistently achieved.

• Monitor laboratory systems to ensure all testing and processes are completed accurately and within agreed time frames.

• Oversee sample registration reviews, ensuring appropriate tests, methods, media and dilutions are selected.

• Coordinate routine Quality Management (QM) activities and ensure they are completed as scheduled.

• Ensure retained sample retests and additional testing are set up within required timescales.

• Communicate any delays to laboratory management and, where appropriate, clients.

• Support the laboratory management team with results approval and out-of-specification reporting.

• Identify opportunities for improved equipment, processes and ways of working, working closely with management to implement improvements.

• Monitor attendance, timekeeping and team performance, escalating any concerns appropriately.

• Maintain training records, identify development needs and provide training to ensure a skilled and flexible team.

• Champion continuous learning and foster a positive, collaborative team culture.

• Ensure all work complies with Health & Safety, Quality, Regulatory and Accreditation requirements, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 17025:2017 and company policies.

• Promote a strong safety culture by identifying unsafe practices, reporting incidents or near misses and working with the Laboratory Manager to drive continual safety improvements.

• Ensure the quality of analytical data consistently meets company, regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Previous laboratory experience with strong theoretical and practical knowledge of microbiological analysis across a broad range of methodologies and procedures.

• Proven ability to organise workloads, prioritise effectively and lead a team in a busy laboratory environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently, use initiative and make informed decisions.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

• A sound understanding of quality systems, regulatory compliance and laboratory accreditation requirements, including ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 17025:2017.

• Commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety and quality at all times, including the correct use of PPE and adherence to company procedures.

• Five GCSEs (or equivalent), including Science, English and Mathematics.

• Annual Leave commencing at 23 days

• Ability to Buy annual leave.

• Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme

• Salary Progression Scheme based on technical and behavioural competencies.

• ‘Value Awards’ Recognition Scheme

• Perkbox membership providing access to discount vouchers and wellness hub.

• Learning/study support

• Group Personal Pension Plan

• Car Parking on-site

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.

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