Senior Laboratory Scientist
Grow into a Laboratory Operations Leadership Role
Haydock, Permanent role, salary dependent on experience
An analytical laboratory is seeking a Senior Laboratory Scientist who is interested in developing into a Laboratory Operations Manager role.
This position offers the opportunity to combine hands-on laboratory work with increasing operational responsibility. You will initially support the coordination of laboratory workflows, resources, and quality systems while gaining the experience required to progress into a laboratory operations leadership role.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced laboratory professional who enjoys improving processes, supporting teams, and developing their leadership skills.
Your Responsibilities
In this role you will support the day-to-day operations of the laboratory while developing management experience.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting laboratory sample throughput and turnaround time targets
Assisting with the organisation and prioritisation of daily laboratory workloads
Performing and supporting inorganic chemistry and metals analysis within the laboratory
Supporting quality control processes and laboratory quality systems
Assisting with equipment management, maintenance scheduling, and troubleshooting
Supporting inventory management and laboratory resource planning
What We're Looking For
You are an experienced laboratory professional who is interested in developing leadership and operational management skills.
You will likely have:
Laboratory experience within analytical or inorganic chemistry environments
Experience with metals analysis or inorganic analytical techniques
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality data
Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
Previous experience coordinating laboratory work or supporting team leadership is advantageous but not essential.
Development Opportunity
This role offers a clear development pathway into a Laboratory Operations Manager position. You will gain experience in:
Laboratory workflow management
Resource planning and inventory management
Quality systems and compliance
Team leadership and supervision
Laboratory operations management
Support and mentoring will be provided to help you grow into a leadership role within the laboratory.
Working Environment
You will join a professional laboratory team focused on delivering reliable analytical services while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
To apply, please forward your CV ASAP
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