Hybrid Environmental Chemistry Laboratory Lead

Socotec; England; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Socotec in the United Kingdom seeks a Laboratory Section Head for the Environmental Chemistry team. You will lead the section, drive quality, safety, and efficiency, and ensure compliance with UKAS standards.

The role requires strong management skills, a science background, and hands-on leadership in a laboratory setting. You’ll coordinate with development teams and oversee budget planning, staffing, and operational validation activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing analytical teams in a lab environment.
• Degree in Chemistry or related subject; understanding of lab terminology.
• Experience in UKAS laboratories preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve performance of staff, equipment, systems and procedures to company standards.
• Own and manage the budget expectations for the relevant department and to control costs.
• Coordinate operational validation activities on new instruments, equipment and methods within timescales.

Skills

Team management

Budget management

Lab terminology

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related subject

ILM or equivalent management qualification

Job description

Socotec in the United Kingdom seeks a Laboratory Section Head for the Environmental Chemistry team. You will lead the section, drive quality, safety, and efficiency, and ensure compliance with UKAS standards.

The role requires strong management skills, a science background, and hands-on leadership in a laboratory setting. You’ll coordinate with development teams and oversee budget planning, staffing, and operational validation activities.