ICP Lab Manager - Lead Methods & Quality

Russell Taylor Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group is seeking a Laboratory Manager with a strong ICP background to lead the technical operation and development of the Liverpool laboratory. You will own instrumentation, analytical capability and standards while supporting a busy lab environment.

You will oversee ICP laboratories, develop techniques, ensure QA, train staff, and drive efficiency and sample turnaround. ISO 17025 knowledge and leadership are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Five years' practical experience with ICP instrumentation.
• Strong working knowledge of ICP-OES and ability to diagnose and resolve technical problems.
• Experience developing analytical techniques and assessing their suitability for different sample types.
• Understanding of laboratory quality systems, ideally ISO 17025.
• A scientific qualification, ideally degree in Chemistry or related subject; HNC/HND considered.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with colleagues at different levels.
• Previous experience leading a laboratory team would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take technical lead across the ICP laboratories and ensure analytic approaches are consistent and reliable.
• Oversee laboratory resources, equipment and day-to-day activities to maintain an efficient service.
• Investigate instrument faults and resolve technical issues to keep analytical work moving.
• Introduce and refine analytical techniques, including assessment and validation of new methods.
• Review laboratory processes and identify ways to improve output, efficiency and sample turnaround.
• Provide technical direction and ongoing training to laboratory colleagues.
• Maintain quality assurance procedures and support external accreditation assessments.
• Take responsibility for laboratory safety, equipment upkeep and correct handling of materials.
• Work with internal colleagues, external suppliers and technical support teams to resolve issues and improve capability.

Skills

ICP instrumentation

ICP-OES knowledge

Analytical technique development

Quality systems (ISO 17025)

Chemistry degree or related

Communication skills

Lab leadership experience

Education

Chemistry degree or related

HNC/HND considered

Tools

ICP equipment management

Job description

Russell Taylor Group is seeking a Laboratory Manager with a strong ICP background to lead the technical operation and development of the Liverpool laboratory. You will own instrumentation, analytical capability and standards while supporting a busy lab environment.

You will oversee ICP laboratories, develop techniques, ensure QA, train staff, and drive efficiency and sample turnaround. ISO 17025 knowledge and leadership are highly valued.