16th May, 2025
Section Head
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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
Do you thrive in a fast-paced laboratory environment? Are you passionate about leading teams and driving high standards in scientific analysis? We’re looking for a proactive and inspirational Section Head to join our committed food life science laboratory.
As a Section Head, you’ll play a pivotal role in coordinating a skilled team of analysts to deliver exceptional results. You'll ensure laboratory processes run smoothly, resourcing is on point, and quality remains our top priority.
About the Position
Shift: Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:30
Salary: £31,631
Location: Chatteris
Contract: Full-Time and Permanent
The day to day
- Leading and supporting the team to understand and carry out required analysis.
- Monitoring resourcing (staff, equipment, consumables) and working with the manager to address shortfalls.
- Acting as the key contact for clients, keeping them updated and resolving queries.
- Driving team performance through regular review, coaching, and compliance checks.
- Verifying and approving test results and acting as certificate signatory.
- Contributing to recruitment, performance reviews, and staff motivation.
The Essentials - A degree (or equivalent experience) in a Science.
- Proven experience in a high-throughput lab.
- Strong understanding of analytical techniques.
- Previous supervisory experience in a lab setting.
- Familiarity with LIMS and Microsoft Office applications.
- A solid grasp of HR practices within a team environment.
- The ability to stay calm under pressure and always maintain professionalism.
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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