Laboratory Manager

1 week ago

Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Nicholas Associates Full time £45,000 - £55,000 per year

Position:
Metallurgical Laboratory Manager / Team Leader

Location:
South Yorkshire

Sector:
Metals testing

Salary:
Negotiable according experience but likely to be in the £45,000 - £55,000 range

Hybrid:
No, this is office based in South Yorkshire

Visa Support:
Sponsorship may be available for the right candidate

The Role :

  • Overseeing / managing a team of 3 Laboratory Technicians / Metallurgists / Materials Scientists
  • Ensuring that all work is carried out according to instructions
  • Ensuring that all health and safety requirements are adhered to
  • Ensuring that all equipment is maintained and calibrated as required
  • Ensuring that all reports are accurate and succinct, delivering all required information to stakeholders
  • Personally carrying out testing and report writing as required as part of the team
  • Recruitment, training and development of staff to ensure availability of skills
  • Providing reports to the SLT on activity levels, costs etc

About You :

  • A Degree level qualification is essential. This
    MUST
    be in Metallurgy, Materials Science or very similar
  • Post-graduate certifications (Masters, MSc, Meng, PhD) are most welcome
  • Proven experience of working in a laboratory environment, ideally for 5 + years
  • Experience of microscopy, mechanical testing, corrosion, surface finish, heat treatment etc
  • Fluent written and spoken English including the ability to write complex technical reports in a clear and concise manner
  • People management / supervisory experience is very much preferred

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