Quality Laboratory Lead

Job Description

Biocomposites, Ltd. is an international medical devices company that engineers, manufactures and markets world leading products for use in infection management in bone and soft tissue. Based in Keele in Staffordshire, UK, it has global operations across Europe, USA, Canada, Argentina, China and India, and helps more than 1 million patients worldwide every year!

We are distinct in that our team of specialists is singularly focused on the development of innovative calcium compounds and all research, manufacture and distribution takes place at our headquarters in Keele, England. In 2022, Her Majesty the Queen honoured us with two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Innovation and International Trade in recognition of the impact of STIMULAN in infection cases and our outstanding continuous growth in overseas sales of more than 200% over six years. Biocomposites products are now used in over 120,000 procedures every year and sold in more than 40 countries around the world.

Job Summary

The Quality Laboratory Lead is responsible for overseeing the daily operations relating to quality control. This role ensures all testing is performed in accordance with company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards.

Duties  & Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Microbiologists / Quality Analysts and Quality Inspectors and undertake all line manager responsibilities, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture, to deliver against masterplan.
• Maintain a safe working environment by upholding health and safety protocols and creating a safety culture.
• Supervise personnel, including assigning tasks, reviewing results, and ensuring compliance with protocols.
• Coordinate and monitor daily testing activities for raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GMP, ISO, FDA, EPA) and company quality standards.
• Maintain and review laboratory documentation including test records, SOPs, and deviation reports.
• Lead investigations of out-of-specification (OOS) and out-of-trend (OOT) results.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in laboratory operations, efficiency, and quality.
• Train and mentor laboratory staff on analytical techniques, safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Oversee inventory of laboratory supplies and ensure timely procurement.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to develop new products and improve existing formulations.
• Limited travel for business needs.

Essential Qualifications

• Level 6 Diploma (level 6 NVQ ordinary degree, degree with honours, degree apprenticeship).
• 3+ years of experience in a quality control or analytical laboratory environment, with at least 1 years in a leadership role.
• Understanding of regulatory standards such as GMP, ISO 9001, or GLP.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory testing methods and instrumentation.
• Leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Driving License.

Desirable Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a quality control or analytical laboratory environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.

Location & Working pattern

Keele (including Office / Trentham) – Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm / 9am-5pm

What do we offer?

Competitive salary and benefits! With us, you will receive a competitive salary package and benefits.

We grow talent. At Biocomposites we create opportunities to thrive and grow.

One Biocomposites – team spirit & engagement. Our culture is important and we strive to create engaged and inclusive global teams that encourage colleagues to share their diverse perspectives and opinions.

Who do we look for?

People who are passionate about what we do.

People who are open minded to evolving the way we work.

People who can work together to transform outcomes and change lives.

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free on-site parking