Lab Director (Fuel-testing)

Focal Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading laboratory management firm in Singapore is seeking a Lab Director to oversee quality assurance and manage fuel and water laboratories across various countries. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in petroleum testing laboratories and is knowledgeable in ISO standards. Key responsibilities include supervising the accreditation system, managing budgets, and leading a diverse team to improve laboratory capabilities. Strong problem-solving skills and a degree in Chemistry or a related field are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of working experience in petroleum testing laboratory.
• Strong knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 standards, well versed in ISO8217 petroleum standard.
• Experience in regulatory and accreditation audits.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and central line the Accreditation and quality system for labs.
• Manage fuel and water laboratories across multiple countries.
• Drive performance management for laboratory staff.

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance

Budget management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Chemistry or relevant field

Tools

GCMS

LIMS

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

About the job Lab Director (Fuel-testing)

Responsibilities

• Supervise and central line the Accreditation and quality system for the labs in various regions.
• Manage the fuel and water laboratories in multiple countries.
• Maintain high standard of quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Manage operating cost efficiency and cost savings and manage the budgeting.
• Keep abreast of advances and changes in laboratory equipment and test methods by reading relevant technical literature or Internet searches.
• Monitor occurrences of non-compliance from the quality system or customer complaint to establish the root causes and implement the appropriate corrective and preventive action.
• Investigate customer complaints pertaining to the lab results.
• Review customer requests to establish whether the laboratory has the resources and capability to conduct additional tests.
• Expand fuel and water laboratory network in assigned regions through subcontract and/or joint venture, Acquisition.
• Assist Management in resource planning for the lab as well as future business development.
• Leading the laboratories to improve laboratory testing capabilities and capacity based on business needs.
• Supervise lab and IT on digital development and connection at all test stations in laboratories.
• Ensure effective communication with team members to achieve appropriate levels of understanding and commitment to business objectives.
• Drive performance management for laboratories staff, supported by adherence to the Company's Performance Management framework, by appraising, coaching, and developing direct reports, ensuring each individual has a set of objectives and is given an annual performance appraisal.
• Manage the vendors/ suppliers qualification and procurement of critical material and services

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry (or relevant field) or have attained a similar level of knowledge by virtue of experience in relevant field of Chemistry.
• Minimum 15 years of working experience in petroleum testing laboratory.
• Strong knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 standards, well versed in ISO8217 petroleum standard and test parameters.
• Hands on experience with test equipment, calibration, and LIMS connection.
• Experience in regulatory and accreditation audits.
• Experience in using GCMS is an added advantage
• Experience in laboratory management for multiple laboratories and international team
• Experience in laboratory subcontracting expansion and development of joint venture partnership.
• Must be able to work cohesively with fellow departments to attain common goals.