Senior Manager, Laboratory (Fuel/Water)

Focal Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading laboratory services provider in Singapore is seeking a Senior Manager, Laboratory to oversee operations across multiple regions including fuel and water testing. The role requires a degree in Chemistry and a minimum of 15 years of experience in a petroleum testing laboratory. Responsibilities include managing quality assurance, budgeting, expanding laboratory networks, and driving performance management for lab staff. Strong knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 standards is essential, along with hands-on experience in laboratory management and regulatory audits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage laboratory quality systems for various regions.
• Expand fuel and water laboratory network in assigned regions.
• Drive performance management for laboratory staff.

Skills

Laboratory management

Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 standards

Experience in using GCMS

Performance management

Budgeting and cost management

Education

Degree in Chemistry or relevant field

Tools

LIMS connection

Calibration test equipment

Job description

About the job Senior Manager, Laboratory (Fuel/Water)

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.