Lab Supervisor/ Manager

BioMar Group; Grangemouth; Hybrid; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aquaculture company is seeking a Lab Supervisor/Manager to oversee laboratory operations and ensure product quality aligns with industry standards. This role requires previous people management experience and a strong grasp of analytical techniques, such as HPLC and wet chemistry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing quality control testing and leading a dedicated team. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £47k, fostering strong leadership and a commitment to sustainable aquaculture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science (Chemistry preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Previous people management experience is essential.
• Familiarity with laboratory methods for QC and analytical techniques (HPLC, NIR, wet chemistry).

Responsibilities

• Oversee laboratory operations ensuring quality standards.
• Manage quality control testing of raw materials and finished goods.
• Lead, train and coach the laboratory team.

Skills

People management

Analytical techniques

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science (Chemistry preferred)

Job description

Lab Supervisor/ Manager page is loaded## Lab Supervisor/ Managerremote type: Hybridlocations: BioMar UK Grangemouthtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: January 9, 2026 (18 days left to apply)job requisition id: R3789**Lead our laboratory excellence and shape the future of quality at BioMar**In this role, you will lead our laboratory operations and ensure that the quality of our products meets the highest industry standards. You will play a central part in supporting our production, commercial teams, and customers by delivering reliable data, strong analytical practices, and a safety-focused laboratory environment.You will have a visible impact on how we validate raw materials, safeguard product integrity, and support medicated feed compliance, all while guiding a skilled team in a dynamic environment.**Make a difference in sustainable aquaculture through laboratory leadership**As Laboratory Manager, you will oversee all analytical activities and ensure that laboratory processes are efficient, accurate, and aligned with accreditation standards. You will work closely with our Quality, Production, Medicated Feed, Commercial, and Global QC teams to secure reliable data and continuous improvement.You will also play an important role in maintaining best practices, ensuring equipment reliability, supporting audits, and providing timely insights that keep our production running smoothly.Your key responsibilities will include:* Managing quality control testing of raw materials, finished goods, and fish flesh, including validation, benchmarking, and reporting.* Overseeing laboratory equipment, calibrations, maintenance logs, SOPs, and QA/QC systems to ensure compliance and readiness for audits.* Supporting medicated feed processes, including stock management, dosage guidance, documentation, and regulatory communication.* Leading, training, and coaching the laboratory team, ensuring capability development, performance management, and safe working practices.* Tracking, trending, and interpreting analytical data to provide recommendations, highlight anomalies, and support internal and global stakeholders.**Bring your expertise and passion for quality to a team that values precision**You thrive in a scientific environment where accuracy, structure, and strong leadership matter.You are confident in laboratory processes, analytical methods, and quality systems, and you take initiative to solve problems and ensure results are delivered right first time.You enjoy developing people and creating clarity through well-designed processes, enabling your team to perform their best work.To succeed in this role, you must have: • A bachelor’s degree in Science (Chemistry preferred) or equivalent experience. • Previous people management experience. • Experience with laboratory methods for QC and understanding of analytical techniques (HPLC, NIR, wet chemistry). • Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to meet deadlines. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a basic understanding of statistics.It would be an advantage if you also bring: Experience with Infor M3, work in an accredited or GMP-regulated laboratory, or knowledge of durability and hardness testing.**Grow your career in a purpose-driven global company**At BioMar, you will join a team dedicated to innovation and collaboration, where your work directly contributes to safe, sustainable aquaculture. You will have the opportunity to strengthen laboratory systems, shape best practices, and work closely with technical experts across global QC teams.This role offers a chance to lead a committed team, influence key quality processes, and work in an environment where your technical expertise and leadership truly make a difference. Salary, benefits, and other terms will follow our local policies and can be discussed during the recruitment process.**Salary: up to £47k DOE****Learn more or apply today**We welcome questions and encourage you to reach out if you would like to know more about the role. Applications are processed on a continuous basis, and we invite you to submit your CV as soon as possible.**About BioMar**More than half of the seafood consumed globally comes from aquaculture. At BioMar, we are committed to developing and delivering efficient, sustainable, and healthy aquaculture feed solutions. Innovation and partnerships are at the heart of everything we do, and we are proud that our highly skilled people share this commitment. With feed factories in 13 countries across 4 continents, we supply feed to over 90 countries, supporting more than 45 different species of seafood. Join us on our journey to innovate aquaculture.## **Powered by Partnership. Driven by Innovation.**More than half of the seafood consumed globally comes from aquaculture farms. The feed used here directly impacts what ends up on our plates. Better feed means better food.At BioMar, we are driven by a clear purpose of producing efficient, sustainable, and healthy aquaculture feed solutions. At the core of this purpose lies our commitment to innovation and long-term partnerships.We currently operate 17 feed production facilities in 13 countries on 4 continents: Australia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Greece, Norway, Scotland, Spain, Turkey, and Vietnam.Our feed supports over 45 different species of fish and shrimp in more than 90 countries. We are wholly owned by the Danish industrial group Schouw & Co, which is listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange.Read more at:Three words describe the experience of working at BioMar:**Purpose**: At BioMar, we are driven by a clear sense of purpose. You will contribute to **innovation** that advances efficient and sustainable global aquaculture, enabling the next generation of sustainable food. This purpose gives meaning to our work.**Impact**: We empower our people to take responsibility, embrace challenges, and turn ideas into action. Your contributions make a difference. With a focus on **execution** and **courage**, you will help shape the future of aquaculture while growing your own career.**Belonging**: The heart of our success is our people. You will be part of a team that values you for who you are. We foster a culture of **respect** and **openness**, promoting collaboration across diverse backgrounds. We have fun while solving important challenges.