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Marchwood, part of Cawood, was established in 1998 and performs a range of specialist analytical testing services to customers operating in the Environmental, Industrial and Agricultural Sectors from its three laboratories based in the South and North of England. As a leading UK Dioxin and Furans analysis laboratory and the UK’s leading specialist laboratory for independent occupational hygiene analysis, Marchwood offers a range of services for the environmental, occupational and food/feed sectors. .Job Description:### ### Analytical Laboratory Manager### ### Permanent | Full-Time### Location: Marchwood - Southampton### ### Laboratory Manager to lead our Sample Extraction and Analytical teams within our ISO 17025 & MCERTS accredited laboratory, specialising in the analysis of Persistent Organic Pollutants, including Dioxins & Furans.### ### This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident people leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, highly technical environment and is passionate about delivering operational excellence.### ### About the Role### As our Laboratory Manager, you will oversee the day‑to‑day performance of approximately ten technicians and analysts, ensuring the smooth running of all extraction and analytical operations. Working closely with Health & Safety, Technical, Quality, Customer Services and wider operational teams, you will ensure that client samples are processed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.### You will champion continuous improvement, drive team development, and help shape the future of our laboratory’s capabilities.### ### What You’ll Be Doing### Leadership & People Development* ### Inspire, motivate and lead a high‑performing team through coaching and supportive management.* ### Identify training needs and create development opportunities to enhance team capability.* ### Build a culture of transparency, trust, and empowerment, enabling confident, independent decision‑making.### Operational Excellence* ### Ensure safe and efficient daily laboratory operations, meeting agreed turnaround times and quality criteria.* ### Troubleshoot technical, instrumental, and methodological issues alongside supporting long‑term improvements.* ### Plan and manage departmental workflow to maximise productivity and efficiency.* ### Support method development, validation and the launch of new analytical services.### Quality, Safety & Compliance* ### Maintain full compliance with ISO 17025, MCERTS, and internal procedures.* ### Manage chemical and consumable controls and ensure equipment and instrumentation are maintained through effective liaison with engineers and service providers.* ### Lead timely investigations into non‑conformances, implementing corrective and preventative actions.* ### Promote a safe, tidy and high‑quality working environment.### Customer & Stakeholder Engagement* ### Support meetings with key clients, understanding their requirements and ensuring satisfaction.* ### Work collaboratively with Customer Services and Business Development teams to deliver exceptional service.* ### Communicate regularly with operational leaders, HR, and other stakeholders.### Continuous Improvement* ### Champion a culture of continuous improvement across processes, standards, and performance metrics.* ### Encourage innovative thinking and cross‑team collaboration to enhance outcomes for colleagues and customers.### ### Role-Specific Requirements### We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:* ### Experience within an analytical laboratory environment.* ### Proven success leading teams within an ISO 17025 / MCERTS accredited laboratory.* ### Strong experience managing and developing technicians and analysts.* ### Knowledge or experience with High‑Resolution instruments, GC‑QQQ, LC‑QQQ, or POP analysis (advantageous).* ### Experience in identifying, developing and implementing Lean or other operational efficiency processes.### ### What We Offer* ### The chance to lead a specialist team at the forefront of environmental and chemical analysis.* ### Career development opportunities, including training such as Fire Marshal, First Aider, Internal Auditor and more.* ### A supportive environment where innovation and professional growth are actively encouraged.### ### If you are a proactive leader with strong technical expertise and a passion for continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.### Apply today and help shape the future of our laboratory operations.
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