Laboratory Manager

VRS-UK; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytical testing organization in Newmarket is seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager to oversee its high-throughput environmental testing laboratory. The role involves managing daily operations, leading a skilled team, and ensuring adherence to quality standards while driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and significant laboratory management experience. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of laboratory management experience in analytical chemistry.
• Experience working within high-throughput laboratories.
• Understanding of UKAS & ISO17025, involved in audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the laboratory for efficient analyses.
• Manage a team of scientists and technicians, guiding career progression.
• Implement health and safety protocols focusing on COSHH regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Process Improvement

Education

Degree in Chemistry

HNC in Chemistry

Tools

GC

HPLC

ICP

Job description

Our client is an established analytical testing organization that is seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager to lead its high-throughput environmental testing laboratory in Newmarket.

In this position, you will oversee the daily operations of the laboratory, ensuring that all analyses are conducted efficiently and accurately. Your leadership will be pivotal in managing a team of skilled scientists and technicians, helping with career progression and guiding them to meet and exceed client expectations, while adhering to quality standards.

Collaboration with the Quality Department and other stakeholders will be crucial in driving process improvements and enhancing laboratory efficiencies. You will also be responsible for implementing and overseeing health and safety protocols, with a particular focus on COSHH regulations, to maintain a safe working environment for all staff.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A degree or HNC in Chemistry or related scientific discipline
• 3-5 years of laboratory management experience in analytical chemistry, preferably within the environmental sector
• Experience working within High-throughput laboratories
• Understanding of UKAS & ISO17025, with experience being involved in Audits

In return, you will be part of a dynamic organisation that values innovation and professional development. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, along with opportunities for career advancement within the organisation.

Apply now to learn more about this exciting position!

Keyword: Organics, Inorganic, Laboratory Manager, Environmental Testing, Analytical Chemistry, GC, GC-FID, GCxGC, GC-MS, HPLC, ICP, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, ISO 17025, UKAS, MCERTS, Instrument, Maintenance, Quality, Assurance, Process Improvement, Newmarket, Suffolk, Cambridge, VRS9032PC.

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