Laboratory Manager Orkney
Core
Overall responsibility for the development, maintenance, and strategic operational development of Geochem facilities, ensuring throughput, quality, and compliance with client requirements and integrity programs.
Role type
Senior Laboratory Manager (Geochemistry)
Builds
Operational infrastructure for Geochem facilities
Domain
Mining/Minerals industry + Geochemistry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Laboratory operations management, resource planning, quality standards enforcement, customer complaint resolution, technical method development, cost control, team leadership, budgeting, health & safety compliance, accreditation management (SANAS)
Preferred skills
Business qualification, local technical product knowledge
Technologies
IT software & hardware for laboratory operations
Responsibilities
Manage and utilize laboratory resources (human, equipment, IT), ensure quality standards, liaise with clients on technical matters, lead and develop the operating team, ensure health & safety protocols, manage budgets and profitability forecasts, drive continuous improvement in methods and services.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
