Laboratory Manager

Charles Taylor; Genova; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global provider of insurance services is seeking a Laboratory Manager in Genova, Italy, responsible for managing all laboratory activities and resources. This role requires high-level technical, managerial, and interpersonal skills, supervising staff, ensuring quality control, and managing safety compliance. Candidates should have a university degree in scientific disciplines and solid experience in laboratory management. Join this inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and mutual respect.

Competenze

• Solid work experience in laboratory management and analysis activities.
• In-depth knowledge of industry regulations.

Mansioni

• Supervises the laboratory team and organizes tasks.
• Plans and coordinates analysis activities.
• Ensures quality control and compliance with protocols.
• Manages laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Responsible for procurement and management of reagents.
• Ensures proper data management and analysis.

Conoscenze

In-depth knowledge of analysis techniques

Ability to plan and organise

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of laboratory management software

Ability to analyse complex situations

Results-oriented mindset

Formazione

University degree in chemistry, biology, biotechnology

Strumenti

Laboratory management software

Descrizione del lavoro

Background

Charles Taylor, a global provider of insurance services, acquired the Cosulich Marine Consultants Group (including Lab Cosulich Consultants and CMC Marine) in 2020. This acquisition strengthened Charles Taylor's marine capabilities, particularly in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The Cosulich Group, specializing in scientific consultancy, surveying, and testing for the marine and insurance industries, became part of Charles Taylor's Marine Technical Services division.

It is a team of specialised expert chemists who provide Marine surveys and technical consultancy services, using state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, to support forensic investigations, damage investigations, and expert witness advice in court and in arbitrations.

The Role

We are hiring a Laboratory Manager, who is the professional figure responsible for managing all the activities and resources of a laboratory, ensuring efficiency, quality and safety. Their responsibilities include supervising staff, managing instruments and equipment, planning and organising work, quality control and data management, as well as regulatory compliance.

The Laboratory Manager is a key figure in the smooth running of a laboratory, requiring high-level technical, managerial and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Staff management: Supervises the laboratory team, organises shifts, distributes tasks and provides training and support.
• Laboratory activity management: Plans and coordinates analysis activities, ensuring compliance with established procedures and protocols.
• Quality control: Ensures that analyses are performed correctly, verifies the quality of results and implements corrective actions in case of non-compliance.
• Equipment management: Handles the maintenance, calibration and management of laboratory instruments, ensuring their proper functioning.
• Reagent and material management: Responsible for the procurement, storage and management of reagents and consumables.
• Data management: Ensures the correct recording, archiving and analysis of laboratory data, guaranteeing the traceability and validity of results.
• Safety and regulatory compliance: Ensures compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, as well as specific regulations applicable to the laboratory's sector.
• Budget management: Participates in the definition of the laboratory budget and the management of financial resources.
• Relations with external bodies: Interacts with regulatory bodies, customers and suppliers, providing information and technical support.

Required Skills

• Technical skills: In-depth knowledge of analysis techniques, laboratory instruments and industry regulations.
• Management skills: Ability to plan, organise, coordinate and manage human and material resources.
• Interpersonal skills: Effective communication skills, team management, problem-solving and conflict management skills.
• IT skills: Knowledge of laboratory management software and key IT applications.
• Problem-solving skills: Ability to analyse complex situations, identify the causes of problems and implement effective solutions.
• Results-oriented: Ability to achieve set objectives, ensuring the quality and efficiency of laboratory activities.

Training: The Laboratory Analysis Manager may have a university degree in scientific disciplines such as chemistry, biology, biotechnology or related disciplines. In addition, solid work experience in the sector is essential, with a particular focus on laboratory management and analysis activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Here at Charles Taylor, we are proud to be an Inclusive Employer. We provide an environment of mutual respect with zero tolerance to discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/ family status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.

Our external partnerships and the dedicated work we do in promoting a transparent and fair recruitment and selection process all contribute to the successful, inclusive and diverse culture and environment which we are proud to be a part of at Charles Taylor.