Laboratory Operations Lead (Chemistry)

Chemtech Environmental Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Performance bonus

Free on-site parking

Health and wellbeing programme

Life insurance (2x salary)

Referral bonus of £1,000

Sick pay and enhanced maternity & p&p

Christmas shutdown

Job summary

Chemtech Environmental Limited is seeking an experienced Laboratory Co-ordinator to lead daily laboratory operations and supervise chemists and technicians. The role focuses on delivering high-quality analytical services within deadlines and maintaining strict quality standards.

You will work closely with the Laboratory Manager to ensure effective workflow, staff development, and compliance with QA systems.

Qualifications

• A BSc in Chemistry or a related scientific subject.
• A minimum of 2 years' hands-on experience in chemical analysis.
• Good understanding of analytical chemistry techniques, particularly inorganic analysis.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise, motivate and develop laboratory staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and monitor daily workloads to meet laboratory deadlines.
• Supervise Senior Chemists, Chemists and Laboratory Technicians; provide day-to-day people management.
• Lead by example to promote a positive, productive working environment.
• Coordinate with other laboratory departments to ensure effective communication and workflow.
• Monitor stock levels, liaise with suppliers and coordinate ordering of laboratory consumables.
• Oversee staff timesheets and administrative tasks.
• Undertake sample preparation and chemical analysis as required; maintain worklists for tracking samples and results.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to the team.
• Identify opportunities to improve analytical methods and lab processes.
• Support method development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and coordinate training plans for chemists and technicians.
• Deliver practical training and maintain training records.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Analytical chemistry

Lab coordination

Quality management

Education

BSc in Chemistry

Job description

Chemtech Environmental Limited is seeking an experienced Laboratory Co-ordinator to lead daily laboratory operations and supervise chemists and technicians. The role focuses on delivering high-quality analytical services within deadlines and maintaining strict quality standards.

You will work closely with the Laboratory Manager to ensure effective workflow, staff development, and compliance with QA systems.