Job detail
Microbiology Food And Support Services Manager - South East
Job reference: LM1051
Company: KPI Recruitment Ltd
Location: South East
Position Type: Full time
Salary: £35 - 40,000
Posted: 05/01/2009
Our client is dedicated to providing contract analytical services for the food, pharmaceutical, healthcare and medical device industries and are looking for a Microbiology Food And Support Services Manager to join their team in Hampshire.
You will be required to manage 3 sections within the Laboratory.
Responsibilities:
• Overall management responsibility for sections.
• Management of staff including overseeing training progress and appraisals.
• Develop marketing strategy to promote new business.
• Liaise with Company Accountant to plan and set financial budgets for Senior Management.
• Undertake customer account price review and prepare quotations.
• Monitor supplies and negotiate best deals for consumables and services to maintain or reduce budgeted spending.
• Prepare or review reports for clients.
• Provide technical support for clients.
• Maintain regular dialog with clients.
• Maintain compliance with the Company Quality System (incorporating UKAS, GMP and GLP).
• Undertake technical review of internal documents.
• Review and prepare reports on proficiency, QC and validation schemes.
• Maintain current awareness of scientific and regulatory aspects relating to the food industry.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Essential
• Educated to at least BSc in life sciences (in Biology or related subjects).
• Good scientific background and experience applicable to food analysis and technology and environmental monitoring.
• Experience of working in a regulated environment.
• Demonstrable achievement in science-related business.
• Staff management experience.
• Ability to network effectively and gain credibility with scientific and business contacts.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills
• Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Windows packages including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Motivational team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Customer focused and self motivated.
• Valid driving licence and own car.
Desirable
• Experience of ISO 17025 UKAS Accreditation or similar.
• Preparation of budgets or cost analysis.
• Knowledge of MS Access
Working Hours for this role will be Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm although you may be required to work additional hours depending on the demands of the business.
We aim to reply to all applications within 5 working days; however the number of applications received may mean that we are unable to meet this target. If you do not hear from us within 5 working days from the date of making your application then you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for alternative positions of interest in the future.
KPI Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
All candidates registering with KPI Recruitment Ltd. will need to provide proof of identity, and evidence of any experience, training and qualifications our client considers necessary for this position.