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Laboratory Manager in Norfolk
Lab Manager
Location – King’s Lynn
Salary – £30,000 - £39,000
Permanent, full time
Our client is the market leader in liquid fertilisers in the UK and manufactures and exports a unique range of plant nutrients and crop health promoters to over 60 countries worldwide. Seeking an experienced chemist to oversee a small laboratory team in a management role.
Duties:
- Oversee the day to day running of a small laboratory team
- Working closely with the productions, sales and marketing departments on all new products
- Develop new and innovative formulation
- Responsible for ensuring all formulations comply with current regulations
- Improve and develop existing products
- General laboratory housekeeping
Candidate Profile
- Degree in chemistry or a related field
- Strong background understanding of chemistry plus experience working with complex mixtures
- Background in toiletry/cosmetic or ink/paint formulations
- Experience of Rheology and suspensions
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a bus, industrial lab
- Excellent communication skills, ability to work well in a busy team
- Ability to work independently
- Role requires strong mathematical ability and computer literacy
- Excellent organisation skills and ability to work to deadlines
- Self-motivated and have a desire to develop their role to suit company needs
Previous laboratory experience is required but may be in the form of either work-based experience, or a strong academic background; however, full training will be given on laboratory protocols and the use of specialist equipment.
Reference
SR - LM
Location
Norfolk
King's Lynn
Salary
Competitive
£30,000-£40,000