Laboratory Manager

SGS; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading laboratory management company in Al Jubayl seeks a Laboratory Manager to coordinate and supervise daily activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and mentor staff. The ideal candidate has a degree in a related field, significant lab management experience, and proficiency in LIMS. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of laboratory experience, with at least 3–5 in a supervisory role.
• Experience in petroleum, hydrocarbon, or chemical testing laboratories is preferred.
• Proficiency with LIMS and laboratory software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily laboratory activities.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Oversee laboratory instrument maintenance and calibration.

Skills

Laboratory management

Technical support

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry or related discipline

Tools

GC

HPLC

XRF

FTIR

Job description

Job Description

Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily laboratory activities including sample receipt, preparation, testing, and reporting.

Ensure efficient workflows, optimal turnaround times (TAT), and effective utilization of laboratory resources.

Maintain laboratory infrastructure, cleanliness, safety, and operational readiness at all times.

Oversee analysis of crude oil, refined products, natural gas, lubricants, petrochemicals, and other hydrocarbon samples.

Ensure strict compliance with industry standards such as ASTM, ISO, IP, API, and other regulatory requirements.

Review and validate analytical results and approve final test reports prior to client release.

Troubleshoot complex analytical issues and provide technical support to laboratory staff.

Oversee calibration, maintenance, and performance verification of laboratory instruments such as:

• GC
• HPLC
• XRF
• FTIR
• Karl Fischer
• Flash point testers
• Distillation equipment
• Other analytical tools

Prepare and manage laboratory budgets including consumables, equipment upgrades, and staffing.

Lead, train, and mentor laboratory technicians, chemists, and analysts.

Conduct performance evaluations and develop staff training and competency plans.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or related discipline.

Minimum 8–10 years of laboratory experience, including at least 3–5 years in a supervisory or managerial role.

Experience in petroleum, hydrocarbon, or chemical testing laboratories is highly preferred.

Proficiency with LIMS and general laboratory software.

Familiarity with HSE protocols and risk assessments.