Laboratory Manager

Job Type: Full-time
Location: North East Lincolnshire
Salary: Competitive - Experience depending

Due to continued growth within our client's fast paced laboratory, we are seeking a Laboratory Manager who will direct, lead, and control the laboratory for the company and its clients, thus supporting the goal of providing a service to their clients that is accurate, timely, and cost-effective.

The Role:

Implement, maintain, enforce, and improve the company’s laboratory operating and quality management plans.
Overall technical responsibility for the direct operations of the laboratory; ensuring safety and integrity of service.
Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support technically biased decision-making processes, respond to analytical challenges, and problem solve.
Overall quality control responsibility for the laboratory, in compliance with ISO9001/17025 accreditations.
Ensures that the laboratory is a profitable asset for the branch and contributes to business development opportunities.
Method development and implementation of additional capabilities to support new testing.
Project management for the delivery of new laboratory services.
Deputise key laboratory duties and ensures personnel are aware of their contribution to the laboratory’s quality management system.
Contributes to the operation of a 24/7 & 365 laboratory with ad-hoc cover provided outside of office hours, on weekends, and bank holidays.

People Management Responsibilities:

Drive performance by setting clear and achievable objectives.
Team engagement using one-to-ones, team meetings, and regular feedback.
Assist the Site Manager in managing performance, discipline, hiring & dismissal.
Responsible for the training and development of junior team members.

About You:

Required Skills and Experience:

MSc Chemistry or related field, HNC or equivalent.
3+ years of laboratory experience within the chemical industry.
Demonstrable leadership skills obtained in a previous management/supervisory position with the ability to manage personnel.
Understanding of the significance of the data generated by test methods.
Petroleum/Petrochemical testing experience.
A background in quality assurance and experience of maintaining ISO 17025 accreditation.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary/benefits including a car allowance.
Development and career opportunities around the Globe.
Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment.

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