Laboratory Manager

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POSITION INFO:
Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Being responsible for the managing the day-to-day operations of the Pesticides/Chemistry Department. Being responsible for maintaining ISO 17025 accreditation within the department. Ensuring that standard operating procedures and test methods are implemented and kept up to date. Actively look at optimization of existing methods and alignment of methods to international standards. Ensuring that quality and accuracy of results are maintained within the different departments. Keeping abreast with the latest regulatory changes pertaining to Pesticide Residue analysis/Chemical analysis, including the regulations relating to export testing requirements. Responsible for managing department work force and department leave management. Ensuring that department staff are technically competent to perform their duties effectively. Responsible for maintaining and managing internal laboratory lead times and ensuring that all departmental COA's are released within the TAT of the request. Direct and perform residue analysis using standard testing protocols. Taking responsibility for departmental stock control. Taking responsibility for compiling new method costings and assisting in reviewing of current method costing annually. Being Responsible for investigating and closing of customer complaints within the documented TAT. Building and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients. Visiting new and existing clients with the sales team. Actively investigating new business opportunities and identifying new clients. Investigating new methods and managing the implementation of new test methods within the department. Ensuring that all projects are planned and that the project timelines are signed off. Managing and ensuring that all projects are completed within the documented timelines. Preparing and submitting monthly departmental feedback reports and providing statistics required for monthly shareholders meetings and present your findings. Investigating process flow improvements within the departments. Being a brand ambassador and maintaining company image. Key Requirements: Minimum BSc / BTech in Chemistry or Biotechnology with 5 to 7 years' experience in an ISO 17025 accredited facility. *Only candidates that meet all the requirements should apply **Only candidates that are shortlisted will be contacted By sending your application to Scistaff you consent that your information may be kept in accordance with the requirements of the POPI Act.