You'll play a key role in ensuring products meet recognised industry standards, directly influencing quality, compliance, and overall production performance.

Lead and Develop a Technical Team
Take ownership of a laboratory function, managing and developing a team while driving high standards in testing, reporting, and continuous improvement.

Build Strong Technical Expertise
You'll gain hands-on experience across:

• Sampling, testing, and data management
• Equipment calibration and maintenance
• Analytical techniques (e.g. XRF/XRD)
• Managing internal and external testing processes

Own Quality Systems and Standards
Develop valuable experience maintaining ISO 9001 and product quality standards, building highly transferable expertise across manufacturing environments.

Strengthen Problem-Solving and Operational Skills
Work closely with production teams to troubleshoot process and chemical issues, building practical experience in root cause analysis and process improvement.

Broaden Your Influence
Collaborate with technical teams, operations, and external partners, strengthening your communication and stakeholder management skills.

Gain Autonomy and Responsibility
Take ownership of laboratory operations, including reporting, supplier coordination, and inventory management-helping you build strong organisational and leadership capability.

What You Bring (and Build On)
You'll have a background in chemistry or laboratory operations, with experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting. In this role, you'll deepen your technical expertise, leadership skills, and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• A third level chemistry qualification or can demonstrate considerable knowledge & experience of laboratory operations
• At least 3 to 5 years' experience in a similar role within a manufacturing working environment
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Proven technical skills and strong commercial acumen
• Strong attention to detail and capable of working on your own initiative whilst meeting production deadlines

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Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.