Excellent opportunity for a senior chemistry team leader roleThis is a permanent opportunity . The salary is negotiable.Kenton Black Scientific is a recruitment partner to a global food testing laboratory based in Cambridgeshire. In this role you will be leading the food chemistry testing laboratories on a day to day basis.Responsibilities Responsible to running day to day activities within the food chemistry/ food testing Responsible for quality management and method development Provide training to new staff membersManage all laboratory activities including staff management, recruitment and monitor KPIs Makes effective decisions about creative ideas and how to implement themEnsure all team members are performing duties/tests according ISO17025 guidelines QualificationsDegree in science or equivalent Excellent experience in using food contaminants testing techniques such as GC-MS, LC-MSUnderstanding of ISO, UKAS, audit procedures and methods.Proven operational experience and team management within food chemistry testing laboratory Good laboratory skills and practices as well as chemistry techniquesProven project management skills and experience, lean production principles