Laboratory Manager - Chemical Laboratory
About the Employer
Job Description
WE ARE HIRING
LABORATORY MANAGER - CHEMICAL LABORATORY
ABOUT SGS
SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, SGS helps organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
REQUIREMENTS
- 1. Minimum 12-15 years of laboratory experience, including people management responsibilities.
- 2. M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Chemistry (preferred).
- 3. Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a Laboratory Manager within a commercial testing laboratory.
- 4. Proven experience in testing food commodities, water, soil, and related matrices.
- 5. Strong technical expertise in advanced analytical instrumentation:
- GC-MS
- GC-MS/MS
- LC-MS/MS
- 6. Experience in analytical testing, method development, method validation, and interpretation of results.
- 7. Knowledge of regulations and standards related to agrochemical residues and contaminants.
- 8. Experience in regulatory, accreditation, and consumer audits.
- 9. Strong leadership, team-building, and stakeholder management capabilities.
- 10. Ability to optimize laboratory resources and drive operational excellence.
- 11. Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.
- 12. Strong commitment to quality, integrity, and HSE requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- 1. Lead and oversee all Chemical Laboratory operations.
- 2. Manage laboratory personnel, performance, training, and development.
- 3. Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and quality requirements.
- 4. Oversee testing activities, method validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- 5. Maintain technical competency and operational efficiency across laboratory functions.
- 6. Support business growth through service enhancement and client engagement.
- 7. Coordinate and lead external and internal audits.
- 8. Drive best laboratory practices and effective resource utilization.
LOCATION
Colombo, Sri Lanka
HOW TO APPLY
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