At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage multiple lab-based projects and oversee daily lab operations.
- Company: Join an independent manufacturer of sustainable speciality chemicals in Shrewsbury.
- Benefits: Enjoy private medical insurance, a matched pension scheme, and flexible working hours.
- Other info: The role involves liaising with global technical teams in Europe and the USA.
- Why this job: Be part of a new growth phase in a diverse company culture.
- Qualifications: Proven experience managing a lab in chemical manufacturing and a degree in Chemistry or similar.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + benefits (dependent upon experience)
Term: Permanent
SRG are exclusively partnered with an independent and rapidly expanding manufacturer of speciality chemicals for industrial processes. As a result of their continuing growth, they are now looking to hire an experienced Laboratory Manager to join the team. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to manage multiple laboratory-based projects in a great company who produce sustainable, bio-based products in the sub-surface industry.
Benefits:
- Exciting opportunity to drive forward performance of the laboratory and be part of a new phase of this company's growth in a diverse and open company culture with lots of support from higher management.
- Private medical insurance, matched contribution pension scheme up to 5%, flexibility on start and finish times.
Role / Description:
- Managing multiple lab-based projects across R&D, Technical & QC.
- Overseeing the daily running of the lab to ensure high-quality output in line with project timelines.
- Allocating resources (both staff and equipment) across projects.
- Managing a team of 4 Chemists & Technicians, including appraisals and 1-1s.
- Co-ordinating with technical teams globally – specifically in Europe and USA.
- Maintaining laboratory compliance including H&S, COSHH and MSDS.
- Reviewing current laboratory processes to understand improvement areas.
- Liaising with the Sales team to understand market intel.
Requirements:
- Recent, proven experience of managing a lab in a chemical manufacturer (polymers, water treatment, speciality chemicals and inks/coatings/paints sectors will be considered).
- Recent, proven experience managing a team of Chemists.
- Degree-level qualified (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Polymer Science or similar.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and project management skills.
- Full, clean UK driving licence.
- A desire to make a difference and disrupt the chemicals industry.
Laboratory Manager in Shrewsbury employer: Job Search Place Limited
This rapidly expanding manufacturer in Shrewsbury focuses on sustainable, bio-based products for the sub-surface industry. Employees benefit from private medical insurance and a matched pension scheme, fostering a supportive environment. The team is dedicated to driving performance and innovation in the chemicals sector.
