Laboratory Manager

Job description / Role

Charterhouse is presently managing a search, for a Deputy Laboratory Manager to join a well-established multinational material testing laboratory in Qatar.

This role will report directly to the General Manager and you will be responsible for managing the operations of 4 laboratories, staffing and optimisation of workflows. You will produce monthly performance reporting which includes financial process improvement.

In conjunction, you will be able to coordinate equipment acquisition, maintenance requirements, accurately checking process and tasks. You will also provide commercial and technical leadership, such as commercial strategy, client relationship management, managing resources, monitoring sales pipeline and contact administration for projects.

Additionally, you will have a good understanding of analysis techniques and reporting when required, with an understanding of the Protocols (ISO17025).

Requirements

Our client is looking for someone who is qualified in Natural Sciences (ideally in Chemistry, Physics or Materials Sciences). To be considered for this role, the candidate must have 12 years’ experience in related field, which includes 5 years in a Laboratory environment and management, with Commercial strategy experience.

You need to have good knowledge of LIMS, taking initiative with a leadership skill, as well as working cooperatively with others to maximise the organisation’s effectiveness.

About the Company

The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.