Laboratory Operations Manager

Haydock area, permanent role, salary dependent on experience

Lead Laboratory Operations in a Growing Analytical Environment

An established analytical laboratory is looking for a Laboratory Operations Manager to oversee daily laboratory operations and ensure the efficient delivery of high-quality analytical services.

In this role, you will take responsibility for coordinating laboratory workflows, managing resources, and supporting the team to consistently meet turnaround times while maintaining high analytical and quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced laboratory professional who enjoys improving operational efficiency, leading teams, and maintaining high-quality laboratory processes.

Key Responsibilities

You will play a central role in ensuring the laboratory operates smoothly and efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing laboratory sample throughput and turnaround times

• Planning and prioritising daily laboratory workloads

• Ensuring analytical results meet ISO 17025:2017 quality standards

• Promoting consistent use of approved analytical methods and quality control procedures

• Supporting laboratory teams to maintain productivity and operational efficiency

• Working with technical leadership on method development and process improvement

• Managing relationships with laboratory vendors and service providers

What We’re Looking For

You are an organised and proactive laboratory professional with the ability to coordinate people, processes, and resources in a fast-paced analytical environment.

You will likely have:

• Laboratory experience

• Experience with inorganic chemistry analysis

• Strong organisational and planning skills

• Experience coordinating laboratory workflows or teams

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities

• Confidence using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

What the Role Offers

• Opportunity to lead day-to-day laboratory operations

• A collaborative working environment with experienced laboratory professionals

• The chance to improve laboratory processes and operational performance

• Exposure to quality management systems and accredited laboratory standards

• A role where you can make a direct impact on laboratory efficiency and performance

Training and ongoing support will be provided where required.

Working Environment

You will join a professional laboratory team committed to delivering reliable analytical services while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and operational excellence.

To apply, please send your CV

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