Team Leader

Eurofins

Team Leader supervising the Water Microbiology team at Eurofins Scientific. Coordinating sample processing and ensuring quality standards in lab operations across multiple industries.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise the Water Microbiology team
Coordinate and prioritise sample processing
Plan and manage the day to day activities of the team
Manage consumables and equipment
Proactively work with other teams to resolve issues
Drive continuous improvement and workplace efficiency using lean principles
Ensure all team members are performing duties/tests to specified quality standards
Communicate proactively with clients regarding issues that may impact their samples
Assist Laboratory Manager in driving the laboratory forward through continuous improvement
Ensure COSHH and risk assessments are up to date
Identify and investigate hazards and accidents ensuring safe systems of work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Maths, English, Chemistry or Biology at GCSE grade C or above or equivalent
Practical knowledge of commercial laboratory operation
Knowledge of ISO 17025 and UKAS accreditation
Proven experience of practical application of Microbiology analysis
Good laboratory skills and practices
Good people management and team management skills
Enthusiasm, energy and a driven outlook
Effective communication skills both written and oral
High level of attention to detail
Organisation skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional Annual Leave at Employees set service dates
Company Pension Plan
Life Assurance Scheme (4 times annual salary)
Healthcare Cash Plan (6+ months service)
Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Schemes
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential Health and Wellbeing Programmes
Free parking
Worldwide career opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Microbiology analysisLaboratory operationQuality standardsLean principlesCOSHHRisk assessmentsSample processingAttention to detailLaboratory skillsISO 17025

Soft Skills

Team managementPeople managementEffective communicationOrganisational skillsEnthusiasmEnergyDriven outlook

Certifications

UKAS accreditation