Global Laboratory Technical Leader

AHK Group Ltd; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Alfred H Knight invites applications for a Senior Technical Specialist to lead and support the Group Technical team across its worldwide laboratories. The role travels to regional labs and client sites to resolve analytical issues, implement new methods, and strengthen technical capability and service delivery.

You will partner with senior management to drive continuous improvement, ensure quality standards, and develop robust technical solutions that meet client requirements globally.

Qualifications

• Essential: 10+ years in a commercial analytical lab.
• Hands-on with WDXRF, EDXRF, FAAS, ICP, ICPMS, Fire assay.
• Experience with metals/minerals industry and ISO 17025.
• Laboratory supervision experience.
• Proficient in MS Office and Google apps.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical leadership for global laboratory operations.
• Advise Laboratory Senior Leadership on development and continuous improvement programs.
• Develop targets, KPIs, and data-driven recommendations.
• Verify testing systems meet high-quality standards.
• Ensure analytical methods meet accuracy requirements and staff proficiency.
• Maintain knowledge of ISO standards and validation requirements.

Skills

Cross-Cultural Teamwork

Interpersonal Awareness

ISO 17025 & ISO 9001 knowledge

Influencing without Authority

Communication

Strategic Awareness

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

BSc/Degree in Chemistry

Analytical Science or related

Industry experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Alfred H Knight invites applications for a Senior Technical Specialist to lead and support the Group Technical team across its worldwide laboratories. The role travels to regional labs and client sites to resolve analytical issues, implement new methods, and strengthen technical capability and service delivery.

You will partner with senior management to drive continuous improvement, ensure quality standards, and develop robust technical solutions that meet client requirements globally.