Laboratory Manager

August 19, 2018 | Comments Off on Laboratory Manager

The ideal Laboratory Manager will have the following duties and responsibility;

    Provide a timely and cost effective testing service for the company's certification staff and external customers. Manage the laboratory staff to ensure delivery of this service. Manage the laboratory staff for their continued development and performance to agreed measures. Ensure the testing facility is operated safely and in accordance with H&S rules, regulations and guidance. To ensure testing equipment is fit for purpose, in calibration and maintained as necessary. Develop new test equipment and procedures as necessary. Prepare test, equipment, maintenance and safety procedures for the laboratory activities. Take a lead in handling testing audits from UKAS and IECEx. Provide training in testing and safe use of equipment for laboratory staff and certification staff as required. To source, provide and carry out a calibration service in accordance with UKAS requirements. Communicate with and when necessary, have face to face discussions with manufacturers or their agents. Prepare estimates of cost for major laboratory (CapEx) expenses and prepare the business case. Checking and countersigning the work of others in specific areas of work. Evaluate subcontractors and providers of test equipment and service. Appointing and supervising contractors for Heating and Ventilation, Electrical, Mechanical, slinging and lifting and fire prevention equipment to comply with current legislation. Scheduling of preventative maintenance. Day to day control and operation of all building services other than IT.

The Company

The successful Laboratory Manager will be working for an employer who will allow you to;

    To be primarily responsible for managing the building including the testing facility, calibration activities and the services at Buxton. Also, to source, purchase and commission new equipment and supplies.

The Candidate

As the successful Laboratory Manager you are likely to have significant experience in the following;

Essential

    General engineering knowledge with a workshop background. Good communication skills. Knowledge of calibration and Uncertainty of measurement protocols. Experience in building service requirements. Experience in current and company H&S requirements. Experience in calibration and uncertainty of measurement methods and techniques. Technical qualification gained through higher education in an engineering subject.

Desirable

    Sufficient knowledge of the relevant Ex standards to be able to ensure appropriate testing methods. Experience in the application of the Ex standards and the relevant testing protocols. Experience in an engineering environment, particularly workshop practices. Experience in H&S requirements. Knowledge of H&S practice and legislation. HNC or HND or equivalent related to engineering practices.

About Precision Recruitment

This Laboratory Manager role is posted by Precision Recruitment, specialists in Engineering, Technical, Consultancy Recruitment. Operating in our tenth year, we have placed hundreds of Engineering Consultants in fantastic new roles.

We have many engineering roles around the East Midlands including Leicester, Coventry, Derby, Nottingham, Coalville and Northampton so get in touch today.

Interested? To apply for the Laboratory Manager Position, here are your three options:

"This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let's talk through your experience. Ask for Reena Tailor on 0116 254 5411 between 8am - 5pm "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to be get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know "I'm interested but need to know more about what this job can offer me" - email with your CV and questions and I will reply with more detail.

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