Organics Lab Manager

Michael Page (UK); Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and fast-paced laboratory as an Organics Lab Manager, leading a team of talented scientists to deliver precise analytical results. This role offers the chance to enhance service offerings and ensure compliance with quality management standards. You will be pivotal in managing a high-throughput lab environment, utilizing your expertise in analytical chemistry and organic analysis. If you're passionate about driving improvements and leading a dynamic team in the environmental testing sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong background in analytical chemistry focusing on organic analysis.
• Experience managing a team in a high-throughput lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the organics lab function and deliver accurate data.
• Organize and manage maintenance of analytical instruments.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Organic Analysis

Team Management

Environmental Testing Knowledge

Tools

HPLC

GC-MS

GC-FID

Job description

• A fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic business
• Leading a team of organic analysts in a fast-paced analytical environment

About Our Client

The client are a fast-paced, high throughput analytical laboratory testing predominantly environmental samples.

Job Description

As the Organics Lab Manager you will:

• Line manage the organics lab function (circa 20 scientists) to deliver accurate and timely data against agreed time-frames
• Adhere to the company QMS and associated standards (ISO17025)
• Support and deliver on projects extending service offerings, be that improvement to method performance or extension to scope
• Organise and manage maintenance of instruments (preventative and reactive)

The Successful Applicant

To be successful you will have:

• A strong background in analytical chemistry with a bias for organic analysis
• An understanding / experience working with key analytical methods (HPLC, GC-MS, GC-FID etc)
• Experience managing a team in a high-throughput lab setting
• An understanding of the environmental testing sector (desirable)

What's on Offer

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-paced laboratory, leading the organics function.