Chemistry Laboratory Manager
Core
Full ownership of laboratory operations, balancing commercial performance, technical excellence, and team leadership for analytical chemistry activities.
Role type
Senior Laboratory Manager (Analytical Chemistry)
Builds
Analytical testing services and reports for clients in petrochemical, environmental, and resource sectors.
Domain
Chemical testing, environmental analysis, petrochemicals, oil & gas
Required skills
Analytical chemistry expertise, GC-MS/LC-MS/ICP instrumentation, team leadership, UKAS/ISO 17025 compliance, method development, operational efficiency
Preferred skills
Succession planning, stakeholder management, continuous improvement
Technologies
GC-MS, LC-MS, ICP
Responsibilities
Leading day-to-day laboratory operations, managing and coaching a team of chemists and analysts, overseeing analytical instrumentation, ensuring compliance with quality standards, building client relationships, supporting method development and process improvement
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities