Laboratory Manager - Reading, United Kingdom - Cranleigh Scientific

Cranleigh Scientific

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Reading, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

A UKAS-accredited chemical manufacturing business is looking to appoint a laboratory manager into its team in Reading.

They are looking for a highly organised individual to manage all laboratory operations, areas including, Analytical, QC, R&D and H&S.

Laboratory Manager Key Responsibilities:

Collecting, receiving, labelling, and/or analysing samples or substances using the correct testing equipment.
Designing and executing laboratory testing in line with standard testing procedures, recording observations, and interpreting findings.
Recording all experimental data and test results accurately and in the specified format (written and/or electronic).
Organising and storing all chemical substances and compressed gases according to safety instructions.
Ensuring that safety guidelines are always adhered to within the laboratory.
Maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
Cleaning, maintaining, and calibrating laboratory equipment.
Ordering laboratory supplies.
Providing technical support when necessary.
Keeping up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments

Laboratory Manager Requirements:

Hold a chemistry, or closely related degree qualification.
Strong understanding of the chemical industry with previous laboratory management experience.
Strong effective communicator.
Highly developed, demonstrated teamwork skills.
Ordering laboratory supplies.
Providing technical support when necessary.
Keeping up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments

Salary:
£38, 000 - £40,000

Benefits: 23 Days Holiday + Banks - 5% Company Pension Contribution - Free Parking

Location:
Reading, Berkshire

Role:
Full-time, Permanent, (On-site)

Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm