Lab Team Leader (Food Laboratory)

We are seeking a Laboratory Team Leader to oversee daily laboratory operations, lead a team of technicians, and enhance laboratory capabilities to meet client requirements. The role focuses on productivity improvement, quality compliance, technical development, and operational excellence within the Food Laboratory.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise laboratory technicians to ensure smooth daily operations, accurate testing activities, and timely delivery of results.
• Review test results, implement testing methods, and ensure compliance with testing standards, SOPs, client requirements, and ISO 17025.
• Expand laboratory capabilities by introducing new test methods and preparing resources to meet evolving customer requirements.
• Investigate customer complaints, conduct root cause analysis, and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality systems, equipment calibration, and laboratory accreditation requirements while identifying and escalating operational risks.
• Drive productivity improvements, cost-saving initiatives, and efficient utilization of laboratory resources and equipment.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (Chromatography/Wet Chemistry) or Microbiology/Biotechnology (Microbiology Laboratory).
• Minimum 2 years of experience within SGS Food Laboratory or 3 years of relevant experience in a similar laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and laboratory quality systems. 
• Experience in laboratory testing, method implementation, quality compliance, and team supervision. 
• English proficiency equivalent to Level B or above.