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You’ll play a key role in managing the day-to-day operations of a busy sample prep area, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across all tasks.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous commercial lab experience who is confident leading a team and passionate about delivering quality results under pressure.\nAbout the Position\nShift: Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm or Tuesday or Saturday 7am to 3pm\nSalary: £29,633\nLocation: Chatteris\nContract: Full-Time and Permanent\nThe day to day\nLeading the day-to-day operations in the Sample Preparation room, staying close to the action and supporting the team with real-time problem solving.\nOrganising workload and distributing samples based on priority, due dates, and available resources, while ensuring compliance with internal processes.\nManaging staff rotas, holiday cover, overtime, and HR-related matters such as return-to-work meetings and performance discussions.\nOverseeing equipment checks, including daily balance and sieve calibrations, as well as monitoring consumables and storage areas.\nEnsuring training is delivered effectively and recorded accurately, with AllStar learning and training folders kept up to date.\nSupporting quality audits, investigations, and corrective actions, and maintaining a clean, safe and compliant laboratory environment.\nThe Essentials\nYou have demonstrable experience leading a laboratory team, ideally in a commercial, high-volume lab setting.\nYou thrive in a busy environment and are confident in managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines.\nYou’re a proactive problem-solver who can remain calm under pressure and support your team through challenges.\nYou’re confident with scheduling, resource planning, and performance monitoring.\nYou have a strong understanding of lab procedures, quality systems, and equipment maintenance.\nYou’re a great communicator with a supportive, hands-on leadership style and a passion for developing others.\n Our benefits include:\nAnnual Leave commencing at 25 days (rising to 30) plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part time)\nAbility to Buy annual leave.\nEnhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme\nSalary Progression Scheme based on technical and behavioural competencies.\n‘Celebrating Success’ Recognition Awards\nPerkbox membership providing access to discount vouchers and wellness hub.\nLearning/study support\nGroup Personal Pension Plan\nCar Parking on-site\nWorking at ALS\nThe ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.\nOur values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.\nAt ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. 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