Laboratory Manager

Cotecna; Samarinda; On-site; IDR 279,000,000 - 424,080,000; Full time

Job summary

Cotecna is seeking a Laboratory Manager in Samarinda, Indonesia, to lead all lab operations and drive quality and compliance with ISO/IEC 17025. You will manage personnel, ensure equipment readiness, and coordinate with clients and accreditation bodies for regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes method development, continuous improvement, and operational readiness to support business growth. Bahasa Indonesia and English are required for effective communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in laboratory operations, including supervisory or managerial experience.
• Strong knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and laboratory quality management systems.
• Experience in laboratory development, commissioning, establishment, or improvement projects preferred.
• Coal and Mineral laboratory operations experience is an advantage.
• Good command of Bahasa Indonesia and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all laboratory operations to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely analytical services.
• Develop, implement, and maintain laboratory systems, procedures, and quality standards in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and company requirements.
• Manage laboratory personnel by providing supervision, technical guidance, competency development, and performance evaluation.
• Ensure laboratory equipment, facilities, and analytical methods are properly maintained, calibrated, and fit for operational use.
• Monitor laboratory performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective and preventive actions where necessary.
• Support laboratory establishment, expansion, and technical development, including method validation, workflow improvement, and operational readiness.
• Coordinate with clients, operational teams, accreditation bodies, and other stakeholders to ensure effective laboratory support and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare laboratory performance reports and provide technical recommendations to Management.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

People management

Bilingual Bahasa/English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Diploma in related discipline

Job description

Cotecna is a leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. Founded in Switzerland in 1974, Cotecna started off as a family business and has now grown to become a world-class international player with over 7000 employees in more than 140 offices across 50 countries.

Mission of the Role

The Laboratory Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and maintaining all laboratory operations to ensure the delivery of accurate, reliable, and timely analytical services. This role oversees laboratory resources, technical competency, quality systems, and operational performance while ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, company standards, and client requirements.

The Laboratory Manager also plays a key role in laboratory development, method implementation, and continuous improvement to support business growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all laboratory operations to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely analytical services.
• Develop, implement, and maintain laboratory systems, procedures, and quality standards in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and company requirements.
• Manage laboratory personnel by providing supervision, technical guidance, competency development, and performance evaluation.
• Ensure laboratory equipment, facilities, and analytical methods are properly maintained, calibrated, and fit for operational use.
• Monitor laboratory performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective and preventive actions where necessary.
• Support laboratory establishment, expansion, and technical development, including method validation, workflow improvement, and operational readiness.
• Coordinate with clients, operational teams, accreditation bodies, and other stakeholders to ensure effective laboratory support and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare laboratory performance reports and provide technical recommendations to Management.

Qualifications, Experience And Technical Skills

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Geology, Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, Environmental Science, or other related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in laboratory operations, including experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and laboratory quality management systems.
• Proven experience in laboratory development, commissioning, establishment, or laboratory improvement projects is highly preferred.
• Experience in Coal and Mineral laboratory operations is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and people management skills.
• Good command of Bahasa Indonesia and English.