Laboratory Manager Inorganic Chemistry

Major Energy Onshore; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative chemical manufacturing company is seeking a Laboratory Manager with a strong background in Inorganic Chemistry to establish a new minerals analysis laboratory in Teesside. The role involves setting up laboratory procedures, managing a team of technicians, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety regulations. Ideal candidates should have a Chemistry Degree, experience with ICP techniques, and a robust attitude towards safety. This position promises career development within a company committed to sustainability.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry with a focus on Inorganic Chemistry.
• Experience with ICP techniques and specifying lab equipment.
• Strong attitude towards safety and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Set up a new laboratory for mineral analysis and testing.
• Manage laboratory budget and resources effectively.
• Develop standard operating and safety procedures.

Skills

Inorganic Chemistry

GLP quality requirements

ICP techniques

Excellent communication skills

Education

Chemistry Degree

Tools

Laboratory equipment and furniture specifications

Job description

A Laboratory Manager with an Inorganic Chemistry background is being sought by an innovative chemical manufacturing company to set up a minerals analysis and testing laboratory in Teesside.

Job Overview

The role will involve setting and specifying a new laboratory to carry out sample analysis and testing to ensure that the manufacturing process meets required standards and qualities. You will ensure that the laboratory has the necessary equipment and layout to ensure optimum lab performance and to carry out the necessary testing and analysis techniques including ICP_OES and ICP-MS.

Reporting into senior leadership, you will lead and develop a multi‑disciplined group of lab technicians and scientists and will be responsible for best‑in‑class problem‑solving and technical delivery.

You will also be responsible for allocating testing needs to individual technicians to support the development, engineering and production teams.

Principal responsibilities include:

• Create and document standard operating and safety procedures for the laboratory.
• Ensure planning and management of allocated budget, within pre‑agreed tolerances, whilst delivering agreed services.
• Stay abreast of the competitive landscape and latest developments across industries.
• Contribute to building strategic plans for NPD (New Product Development), Technical Road Map and CBI (Customer Backed Innovation).
• Communicate effectively and ensure a level of customer focus mindset with customers, suppliers and distributors.
• Ensure compliance with all company regulatory, and health and safety procedures and guidelines.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have a Chemistry Degree with a strong background in Inorganic Chemistry. A knowledge of GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) quality requirements skills is essential as is experience of ICP techniques. You will need experience of specifying lab equipment and furniture and any experience of specifying and fitting out a new laboratory would be an advantage. You will have a robust attitude to safety and best practice and a strong knowledge of a range of Inorganic Chemistry testing methods.

Any experience within minerals processing or manufacturing would be a strong advantage.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well with external suppliers and various internal and external stakeholders is essential.

Application

If you are looking for a business which commits to sustainability, and one that offers a chance to work on exciting projects and provide technical & career development while contributing to the success of a growing Chemical/Process company, then this is the opportunity for you.

To apply please contact Major Recruitment or click Apply Now.