Lead Environmental Chemistry Lab Supervisor - ISO 17025

Complete Laboratory Solutions; Galway; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Complete Laboratory Solutions (CLS) is seeking a dedicated laboratory manager to lead the environmental laboratory operations, covering inorganic and organic analysis. You will oversee scheduling, sample distribution, timely results, and staff development to ensure excellence in service.

This role requires strong leadership, process improvement, and collaboration with Quality Control and Finance to optimise resources and maintain high standards in a fast-growing lab environment.

Qualifications

• Formally manage the environmental laboratory both inorganic and organic activities.
• Scheduling and distribution of samples and work loads.
• Managing turnaround time of results and deadlines including the prompt entry of results and timely checking off process.
• Analyst and team development including coaching and annual appraisals.
• Ensuring integrity of results reported by the lab and compliance with ISO17025 requirements.
• Liaising closely with the Quality Control Department on any QC related issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee KPI measurements.
• Maximise resources in your area and implement changes to enhance operation and efficiency.
• Encourage good communication among all sections of the Chemistry Dept. and support inter-departmental communication.
• Develop the People Agenda and implement Performance Management processes.
• Motivate staff to achieve targets and optimise resources at all times.
• Flag downtime or issues and communicate with management to notify clients where applicable.

Job description

Complete Laboratory Solutions (CLS) is seeking a dedicated laboratory manager to lead the environmental laboratory operations, covering inorganic and organic analysis. You will oversee scheduling, sample distribution, timely results, and staff development to ensure excellence in service.

This role requires strong leadership, process improvement, and collaboration with Quality Control and Finance to optimise resources and maintain high standards in a fast-growing lab environment.