Technical Manager Contaminants

SGS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global testing and certification leader is searching for a Contaminants Technical Development Manager to ensure technical accuracy in contaminants testing in Cambridge. The role involves leading method development, supporting R&D, and ensuring compliance with high-quality testing standards. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant scientific discipline and exhibit strong leadership abilities in a laboratory environment. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and contributions to impactful scientific work.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Generous Annual Leave allowance

Discounted Gym Membership

Access to electric vehicle leasing scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay

Length of Service Awards

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Analytical Science).
• Experience in laboratory technical compliance.
• Understanding of quality assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical accuracy and efficiency in contaminants testing.
• Oversee instrument performance and support R&D activity.
• Lead method development and validation initiatives.
• Deliver technical training and mentor staff.

Skills

Scientific method innovation

Technical excellence

Analytical performance

Quality assurance

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Science or Environmental Science

Job description

SGS are the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company.We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

We deliver services that touch every part of human activity and improve millions of lives - from ensuring the safety of food, clothing, transportation, and medicine to better testing in the nuclear industry. Whatever your role, you will make an important contribution to delivering safer products, better services and keeping society connected.

SGS’s Food industry services help ensure food safety, quality, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and auditing—supporting businesses across the supply chain from farm to fork.

Job Description

Contaminants Technical Development Manager

Location: Cambridge
Hours: Monday to Friday

Are you a scientific leader with a passion for method innovation, technical excellence, and driving high‑quality analytical performance?

Join us as our Contaminants Technical Development Manager, a pivotal, hands‑on role at the heart of our Contaminants & Pesticides laboratory operations.

About the Role

This laboratory‑based position is responsible for ensuring the technical accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of contaminants testing. Working closely with the Contaminants Operations Manager, you will lead technical development, oversee instrument performance, support R&D activity, and contribute to staff development and quality assurance.

• Maintain full technical compliance across the contaminants laboratory, ensuring high‑quality, traceable testing and reliable instrument performance.
• Lead method development, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Embed efficient processes, manage resources effectively, and recommend future technical investments.
• Support quality assurance activities, including audits, investigations, and responses to customer technical queries.
• Deliver technical training, mentor staff, and contribute to recruitment and capability development.

Qualifications

A degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Analytical Science, Environmental Science, or a related field).

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Access to electric vehicle leasing scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay.
• Length of Service Awards

Join us and make an impact where precision matters most.
Apply today to be part of a team that values expertise, reliability, and innovation.

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.