Laboratory Manager – Chemical Laboratory

About the Client

Our client is a globally recognized Testing, Inspection and Certification organization committed to maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Job Overview

We are looking for a Laboratory Manager – Chemical Laboratory to lead and oversee chemical laboratory operations, ensuring technical excellence, regulatory and accreditation compliance, quality standards, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring strong laboratory management experience, advanced analytical expertise, and proven leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all Chemical Laboratory operations.
• Manage laboratory personnel, performance, training, and development.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and quality requirements.
• Oversee testing activities, method validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain technical competency and operational efficiency across laboratory functions.
• Support business growth through service enhancement and client engagement.
• Coordinate and lead internal and external audits.
• Drive best laboratory practices and effective resource utilization.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 12–15 years of laboratory experience, including people management responsibilities.
• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Chemistry is preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Laboratory Manager within a commercial testing laboratory.
• Proven experience in testing food commodities, water, soil, and related matrices.
• Strong technical expertise in GC-MS, GC-MS/MS, and LC-MS/MS.
• Experience in analytical testing, method development, method validation, and interpretation of results.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards related to agrochemical residues and contaminants.
• Experience in regulatory, accreditation, and customer audits.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to optimize laboratory resources and drive operational excellence.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Strong commitment to quality, integrity, and HSE requirements.

Interested candidates may send their CV to [email protected]