Laboratory Manager

Blackpool, Lancashire
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Laboratory Manager – Paints, Inks and Coatings – Ref 2456

Our client is an independent coatings manufacturer supplying a wide range of decorative paints, coatings, and high-performance printing inks. To strengthen the existing technical team, they are seeing to appoint a Laboratory Manager to manage product development, technical service and the day to day managing of the laboratory and technical team. This role will report to the Technical Manager.

Responsibilities:

* Manage the laboratory workload in line with customer demands and business priorities.

* Management of laboratory staff.

* Provide on-site technical service, supporting product trials and assisting in problem solving.

* Maintenance of the management records relating to technical work conducted.

* Answer internal and external technical queries on products.

* Conduct practical laboratory work where required.

* Assist the Technical Manager in managing the company’s technical affairs.

* Help to ensure the company’s products comply with current and future proposed legislation.

* Hold technical meetings with raw material suppliers regarding any new raw materials required or being offered to the industry.

* Support the sales, purchasing and production functions with respect to technical matters.

* Ensure that Health and Safety standards are maintained, and the laboratory is kept in a clean and tidy condition and is equipped and always resourced.

* Help to ensure that all laboratory staff are trained to maintain their technical skills and operate safe working practices.

Candidate Profile:

* Technical background with experience of paints and coatings printing inks, water-based technologies.

* Ideally qualified to Degree level with several years’ industrial experience.

* Experience in formulating coatings products and testing frameworks.

* Previous supervisory experience.

* Hands on, well organised and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills.

* Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

* Training and support will be provided.

* Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Whitehall is the Recruitment Specialist for the Chemical, Polymer, Coatings and Life Science Industries

Job Info
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Job Title:
Laboratory Manager
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Blackpool, Lancashire
Salary:
£40000 - £45000 Per annum
Posted:
Nov 1st 2024
Closes:
Dec 2nd 2024
Sector:
Medical, Pharmaceutical & Scientific
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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