# Laboratory Manager## Job Introduction### **Laboratory Manager – Lucion Services (Gateshead)****Location:** Gateshead, Tyne and Wear **Salary:** Competitive + Excellent Benefits **Contract:** Full Time, PermanentAt **Lucion Services**, we’re dedicated to making the world a safer place to live and work. As one of the UK’s leading risk management and compliance consultancies, our laboratories play a crucial role in delivering high-quality asbestos testing, environmental analysis, and scientific innovation. We’re now looking for an experienced **Laboratory Manager** to join our Gateshead team and lead a talented group of professionals in driving operational excellence, technical quality, and continuous improvement.---### **The Role**As our **Laboratory Manager**, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of our busy analytical laboratories, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency at every level. You will manage a team of laboratory professionals, uphold UKAS-accredited standards, and lead initiatives to improve performance, customer service, and technical capability.**Key Responsibilities:*** Lead and manage a laboratory team of 10+ full-time employees, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and collaboration.* Maintain compliance with ISO 17025, LAB 30, and relevant quality management systems.* Oversee all aspects of laboratory performance, including workflow, sample preparation, and analytical procedures.* Ensure timely delivery of high-quality results in line with OTD (On Time Delivery) targets and client expectations.* Manage laboratory budgets, resources, consumables, and waste disposal.* Conduct staff training, authorisations, competency assessments, and performance reviews.* Support and lead UKAS audits, accreditation activities, and compliance monitoring.* Oversee participation in RICE, AIMS, AISS, SEMS, or equivalent proficiency testing schemes.* Develop and implement new analytical methods and drive investment in laboratory capability and innovation.* Interpret and report analytical data for internal and external clients.* Act as a technical mentor to laboratory and chemistry staff, ensuring robust analytical standards and safety protocols.---### **About You**We’re looking for a technically proficient, people-focused leader with a passion for laboratory excellence and continuous improvement.**Essential Requirements:*** Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in asbestos testing or chemistry laboratory operations.* Proven leadership experience managing teams of 10+ staff.* Strong understanding of ISO 17025, LAB 30, or similar quality systems.* Demonstrable record of improving customer service and laboratory performance.* Experience managing laboratory budgets and resources.* Competence in BOHS proficiency modules.* Sound knowledge of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.* Proven experience with UKAS accreditation and audit processes.**Desirable:*** RSPH Level 4 Certificate in Asbestos Laboratory and Project Management.* Experience developing new laboratory methods and implementing new technologies.---* Competitive salary and benefits package.* Opportunity to lead within a UKAS-accredited, market-leading laboratory.* Continuous professional development and training opportunities.* A positive, inclusive culture built on safety, integrity, and innovation.### Laboratory Manager* **Salary** £50000 - £60000* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** lucion/TP/11574/642* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Closing Date** 26 November, 2025* **Job Category** Laboratory* **Business Unit** Central Functions* **Location** Lucion North East Laboratory, Unit 7 & 8 Halifax Court, Dunston, Gateshead, NE11 9JT, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 27 October, 2025
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