Group Laboratory Regional Coordiantor- Africa

AHK Group Ltd; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Group Laboratory Regional Coordinator at a forward-thinking company. This role is pivotal in enhancing quality and technical operations across laboratories, focusing on metals and minerals analysis. You will collaborate closely with laboratory teams to ensure compliance with quality management standards and facilitate effective communication with headquarters. This position offers a chance to contribute to a respected organization that values knowledge and professionalism in laboratory practices. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about quality assurance, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a laboratory position, preferably in a commercial lab.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 standards essential.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement in AHK Quality and Technical approach.
• Coordinate with laboratory teams to meet operational expectations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Interpersonal Skills

QMS Practice

ISO 17025 Knowledge

ISO 9001 Knowledge

Accreditation Requirements

Attention to Detail

Computer Literacy

Education

General Education including Maths, English, and Science/Chemistry

HNC/BSc or equivalent in a relevant subject

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Group Laboratory Regional Coordinator to join our team. This role will support the continuous improvement and delivery of the AHK Quality and Technical approach in Group Laboratory operations focussed on metals and minerals analysis.

You will be working closely with each Laboratory team to ensure that all laboratories within the region are supported and coordinated to meet the AHK laboratory expectations. This framework is coordinated across all regions and it is the Regional Coordinator’s purpose to enable this delivery and act as a conduit to HQ.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience using Microsoft Office and Google suite of applications.
• Effective interpersonal skills across multiple global locations.
• Functional knowledge and understanding of QMS practice within a laboratory setting.
• Functional knowledge of and understanding of the requirements pertaining to ISO 17025 & ISO9001 and other relevant quality management standards.
• Functional knowledge and understanding of accreditation requirements.

Required Competencies

• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Good timekeeping.
• Ability to demonstrate literacy and be numerate.
• Adaptable.
• High attention to detail.
• Team player.
• Good level of computer literacy.

Required Work Experience

• Proven experience of several years (minimum 3 years) in a laboratory position, preferably in a commercial laboratory.
• Experience in supporting QMS requirements in relation to ISO 17025 accreditation and ISO 9001 certification.
• Desirable but not essential; experience of the metals and minerals industries, including basic chemistry knowledge and laboratory skills.

Required Qualifications

• A good general education (ideally inc. Maths, English, and Science/Chemistry).
• Desirable but not essential; HNC/BSc or equivalent in a relevant subject, or prior laboratory/quality experience.
• Desirable but not essential to be trained in ISO 9001 and/or ISO 17025 internal audits.

BENEFITS

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.

If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Closing Date: 28th February 2025

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