Chromatography Lab Operations Lead - Drive Quality

Campden BRI; Chipping Campden; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Campden BRI in England is seeking a Chromatography Laboratory Operations Manager to lead the Chromatography Department, ensuring high service levels for clients and efficient resource allocation.

You will oversee equipment, manage costs, drive continuous improvements, and ensure ISO 17025 compliance, with a chemistry-related degree preferred and strong communication within cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience leading chromatography laboratory operations and supervising coordinators.
• Extensive chromatography methods: GC-MS-TOF, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, HS-GC-MS.
• Knowledge of analytical quality requirements for contaminants and nutrition.
• Proven track record applying continuous improvement to operations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with ISO 17025 requirements.
• Science degree; chemistry degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily operations of the Chromatography Department.
• Maintain excellent service levels for clients/members.
• Support the Team Manager in efficient resource allocation.
• Manage the equipment and assets of the department.
• Manage costs and support the department in meeting financial metrics.
• Oversee daily chromatography laboratory operations with coordinators.
• Review and improve workflows and operational efficiency.

Skills

Team leadership

Chromatography expertise

ISO 17025 knowledge

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Laboratory operations

Education

Science degree

Chemistry degree

Job description

Campden BRI in England is seeking a Chromatography Laboratory Operations Manager to lead the Chromatography Department, ensuring high service levels for clients and efficient resource allocation.

You will oversee equipment, manage costs, drive continuous improvements, and ensure ISO 17025 compliance, with a chemistry-related degree preferred and strong communication within cross-functional teams.