Lab Manager

2 weeks ago


South Crosland, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

£38,000 Benefits: 25 days Holiday and Company Pension

37 Hours per week.

8.00am until 16.30pm Mon-Thurs

8.00am until 16.00 Friday

About Us:

PMA Ltd, with over 50 years of experience, is a leading supplier to the UK Water Industry. We are seeking a Lab Manager to join our Reagents Manufacturing Laboratory team in Slaithwaite. This lab-based role involves managing three other production operatives, working under the guidance of the Operations Director and Production Manager.

The laboratory team is tasked with batch manufacturing of reagents from 500ml to 1000L. This role will be providing chemical knowledge and experience to the department and will be predominantly QC focused with smaller scale manufacturing duties.

We are expanding and looking to diversify our range. If you have experience in other sectors of the Chemical industry we would also like to hear from you (even if you don’t meet the requirements of the job role). 

Key Responsibilities:

Accurate analysis, interpretation, and reporting of results for our products

Lab-based production of simple buffers and reagents

Troubleshooting and adjustments of batches to meet spec

Manage the production schedule of the Lab department.

Maintain the IC

Supporting the development of new products from the Sales Director

Additional training will be provided as necessary

Candidate Requirements:

Ability to work effectively within a small team to meet production requirements

Ability to demonstrate Chemical knowledge

Effective time and workload management

Ability to take responsibility and improve the QC of the lab production area

Demonstrated attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy

Desirable Skills and Qualifications (Training Provided where needed):

Experience with IC (calibration, basic maintenance, sample analysis)

Wet chemistry analysis (Titrations, colorimetric analysis, pH, conductivity, etc.)

Familiarity with Quality Management System structures

Proven ability to improve standards and effect change within the production environment

Key Duties:

Manage and collaborate efficiently within lab production team, the admin team and the production Manager.

Ensure all products are manufactured within specification

Contribute to the ongoing refinement of Manufacturing and Testing procedures

Where applicable, Development of new products with the Sales team.

Maintain traceability of all Manufacturing & Analytical Records, and ensure Lab Equipment is well-maintained and calibrated to meet ISO9001 and regulatory responsibilities

Generate Certificates of Analysis (C of A's)

Note: This role is 100% site-based, with no possibility of remote work.

Application Deadline: 10th January 2025. An immediate start is available



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