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Lab Technician / Pharmacist
Laboratory Services Director
Lab Technician / Pharmacist
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Remote / WFH
LiveDa Laboratory Services Ltd 40 Torphichen Street, Edinburgh EH3 8JB £66,000 - £86,000 a year - Permanent, Full-time LiveDa Laboratory Services Ltd
Job Description
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About the Role
LiveDa Laboratory Services Ltd operates within the laboratory services, testing support, quality control, and scientific operations sector, helping organisations manage accurate testing processes, technical documentation, and reliable laboratory workflows. We are seeking a Laboratory Services Director to lead laboratory operations, oversee service quality, and support the continued growth of the organisation.
Why Join Us?
Senior Leadership Opportunity
Lead laboratory service operations and contribute to the strategic direction of a growing UK-based scientific services company.
Competitive Compensation
Receive a realistic and competitive annual salary aligned with senior laboratory leadership roles in Edinburgh.
Professional Scientific Environment
Work in a structured setting that values accuracy, compliance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
Meaningful Business Impact
Help improve laboratory performance, strengthen quality standards, and support dependable service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead laboratory service operations and daily technical workflows
Oversee quality control, testing coordination, documentation, and reporting standards
Manage laboratory staff, schedules, training, and operational priorities
Monitor service performance, turnaround times, budgets, and improvement opportunities
Coordinate with clients, suppliers, technical teams, and internal departments
Support compliance with company policies, safety procedures, and quality standards
Prepare senior-level reports and recommendations for business leadership
What We Are Looking For
Experience
Strong experience in laboratory operations, scientific services, quality control, testing coordination, or technical service management
Previous senior management or department-level leadership experience is preferred
Experience working in a UK-based laboratory, testing, or regulated service environment is an advantage
Skills
Laboratory operations leadership
Quality assurance and process improvement
Technical documentation and reporting
Team management and staff development
Strong communication, organisation, and decision-making skills
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Science, Quality Management, or a related field
Professional certifications in laboratory management, quality assurance, health and safety, or technical operations are an advantage
Pay: £66,000.00-£86,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company events
Financial planning services
Health & wellbeing programme
Language training provided
About the Role
LiveDa Laboratory Services Ltd operates within the laboratory services, testing support, quality control, and scientific operations sector, helping organisations manage accurate testing processes, technical documentation, and reliable laboratory workflows. We are seeking a Laboratory Services Director to lead laboratory operations, oversee service quality, and support the continued growth of the organisation.
Why Join Us?
Senior Leadership Opportunity
Lead laboratory service operations and contribute to the strategic direction of a growing UK-based scientific services company.
Competitive Compensation
Receive a realistic and competitive annual salary aligned with senior laboratory leadership roles in Edinburgh.
Professional Scientific Environment
Work in a structured setting that values accuracy, compliance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
Meaningful Business Impact
Help improve laboratory performance, strengthen quality standards, and support dependable service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead laboratory service operations and daily technical workflows
Oversee quality control, testing coordination, documentation, and reporting standards
Manage laboratory staff, schedules, training, and operational priorities
Monitor service performance, turnaround times, budgets, and improvement opportunities
Coordinate with clients, suppliers, technical teams, and internal departments
Support compliance with company policies, safety procedures, and quality standards
Prepare senior-level reports and recommendations for business leadership
What We Are Looking For
Experience
Strong experience in laboratory operations, scientific services, quality control, testing coordination, or technical service management
Previous senior management or department-level leadership experience is preferred
Experience working in a UK-based laboratory, testing, or regulated service environment is an advantage
Skills
Laboratory operations leadership
Quality assurance and process improvement
Technical documentation and reporting
Team management and staff development
Strong communication, organisation, and decision-making skills
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Science, Quality Management, or a related field
Professional certifications in laboratory management, quality assurance, health and safety, or technical operations are an advantage
Pay: £66,000.00-£86,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company events
Financial planning services
Health & wellbeing programme
Language training provided
