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.