Analytical Laboratory Manager

Cawood Scientific Ltd.; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytical laboratory company in Southampton is seeking an Analytical Laboratory Manager to oversee their sample extraction and analytical teams. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with standards. This role involves inspiring a high-performing team, troubleshooting laboratory operations, and engaging with clients. Candidates should have experience in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory and knowledge of high-resolution instruments. The position offers opportunities for career development in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• 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 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day performance of technicians and analysts.
• Ensure smooth running of extraction and analytical operations.
• Champion continuous improvement and drive team development.
• Support method development, validation, and launch of new analytical services.

Skills

Leadership and people development

Operational excellence

Compliance with ISO standards

Analytical laboratory experience

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

High-Resolution instruments

GC‑QQQ

LC‑QQQ

Job description

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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.**