Pilot Plant Laboratory Supervisor

Wolviston Management Services; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Laboratory Supervisor to join a leading organisation in the chemical process industry. This role involves overseeing laboratory analysis, maintaining instruments, and ensuring compliance with safety standards in a dynamic pilot plant environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC or equivalent in Chemistry or related discipline.
• Prior experience in a laboratory setting, ideally within a process environment.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing laboratory analysis using various methods.
• Maintaining and calibrating analytical instruments.
• Supervising day-to-day lab activities.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Education

HNC in Chemistry

HNC in Analytical Science

Tools

GC-FID

UV-Vis Spectroscopy

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Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Laboratory Supervisor to join a leading organisation within the chemical process industry.

This temporary role is based within a pilot-scale production environment at Redcar, supporting the development of advanced chemical manufacturing technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and performing laboratory analysis using GC-FID, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and auto-titration methods
• Maintaining, troubleshooting, and calibrating a range of analytical instruments
• Managing laboratory inventory, including chemicals and consumables
• Supervising day-to-day lab activities and supporting technicians with training and guidance
• Ensuring laboratory practices comply with health and safety standards, including COSHH and risk assessments
• Collaborating with operational teams to support data quality and process improvement

Laboratory Supervisor Requirements:

• Minimum HNC or equivalent in Chemistry, Analytical Science, or related discipline
• Prior experience in a laboratory setting, ideally within a process or production environment
• Proficiency with GC-FID and other core laboratory instruments
• Strong knowledge of laboratory safety standards and documentation
• Effective communicator with strong attention to detail and organisational skills

This is a great opportunity to be part of a technically challenging and rewarding Laboratory Supervisor role within a dynamic pilot plant environment.

Apply today or contact me for more information.