Laboratory Manager NEWCASTLE Laboratory Manager, you’ll manage the operations of bustling analytical laboratories, ensuring quality and safety and managing a team, upholding UKAS-accredited standards and management systems. Key Responsibilities: * Lead a laboratory team. * Ensure compliance with ISO 17025, LAB 30 * Oversee all aspects of laboratory performance. * Ensure timely delivery of high-quality results * 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...