Senior laboratory technician Work, Jobs in Skelmersdale, Lan (with Salaries)

Laboratory Team Leader
Muller Group —Skelmersdale
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
5d
Laboratory Team Leader
Muller Skelmersdale —Skelmersdale
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
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1d
QC Laboratory Technician
Mast Group Limited —Bootle
- From £25,579.50 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
- Quality control
- Free parking
- Life insurance
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7d
Laboratory Technician
Element Materials Technology —Deeside
- Laboratory experience
- No experience needed
Water Sampling Technician
Tetra Tech —Manchester
- £27,976 a year
- Overtime
- Organisational skills
Laboratory Technician - Softlines
Intertek —Manchester
- Microsoft Word
- Computer literacy
- Laboratory experience
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Entry Level Junior Laboratory Technician
West And Senior Limited —Manchester
- From £22,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Laboratory experience
- No experience needed
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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13d
Junior Workshop Technician
Point Safety Ltd —Southport
- £26,000 - £28,500 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
- Cleaning
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Senior Technician (Psychology) 0.2fte
Liverpool John Moores University —Liverpool
- £38,784 - £46,049 a year
- Part-time
- Computer Science
- Laboratory experience
- Psychology
- Annual leave
Science Technician
North Yorkshire Council —Church
- £10,795 - £25,989 a year
- School
UK - Environmental Manager - Maternity Cover - 12 month FTC, Protos, Cheshire
Encyclis —Chester
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- English
- Maths
5d

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Laboratory Team Leader
Muller Skelmersdale —Skelmersdale
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Laboratory Team Leader

Muller Group -
Skelmersdale

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Job details

Full-time
5 days ago

Qualifications

Analytical chemistry
Mentoring junior staff
Performance management
Analysis skills
Continuous improvement
Continuous improvement cycles oversight
Quality control
Mentoring
Professional development mentoring
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Root cause analysis
Leadership
Team motivation leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Position: Laboratory Team Leader

Location: Skelmersdale
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent, Monday - Friday

The Opportunity

We are looking for a proactive and people-focused Laboratory Team Leader to lead our laboratory team and drive excellence in quality, food safety, and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the laboratory, ensuring robust quality management systems are maintained and that safe, legal, and authentic products are consistently delivered.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will coach, develop, and inspire a team of Laboratory Technicians and Senior Quality Analysts while providing technical expertise in microbiology and chemical analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & People Development

Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 5-10 laboratory colleagues.
Act as a coach and mentor, supporting both individual and team development.
Drive performance management processes, including objective setting, reviews, and development planning.
Create clear purpose and direction aligned to site and business objectives.
Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

Laboratory Management

Manage the day-to-day operation of the laboratory to ensure efficient delivery of testing and quality requirements.
Ensure management systems are effective and support the production of safe, saleable products.
Maintain compliance with quality, food safety, and regulatory standards.
Manage laboratory budgets and resources effectively.
Support and verify operational quality control processes across the site.

Technical Expertise

Provide specialist expertise in chemical and microbiological analysis.
Support the investigation and resolution of quality issues through effective root cause analysis.
Facilitate advanced problem-solving activities using recognised methodologies.
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to improve quality performance and business effectiveness.

Continuous Improvement

Lead and deliver continuous improvement initiatives across the laboratory and wider site.
Identify opportunities to eliminate waste and improve processes.
Encourage and develop a continuous improvement mindset within the team.
Support team members in delivering improvement projects as part of their personal development.
Drive achievement of OGSM and site quality objectives.

What We're Looking For

Essential

Apprenticeship qualification or equivalent experience in a laboratory, food manufacturing, or technical environment.
HACCP Level 3 qualification.
Advanced knowledge of microbiology and laboratory practices.
Previous experience leading, coaching, or developing a team.
Strong communication and influencing skills.
Proven ability to solve complex problems and facilitate improvements.
Experience working within quality management systems and food safety environments.

Desirable

A3/A0 problem-solving methodology experience.
Food manufacturing or FMCG experience.
Experience managing laboratory budgets and resources.
Continuous improvement experience with demonstrable results.

Key Skills & Behaviours

Inspiring and inclusive leadership style.
Strong coaching and mentoring capability.
Excellent organisational and decision-making skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Results-driven with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
Strong analytical and investigative skills.

At Müller, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they don’t meet every requirement listed. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - we’re happy to support you.

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