Lab Manager

CK Group are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Manager to join a chemical manufacturing company in the oil and additives industry at their site based in the Basildon area, on a full time, permanent basis.
The Client:
Our client is a privately owned organisation who specialise in formulating, manufacturing and supplying chemicals used in the oil and gas industry. The company offers a salary of �34,000 as well as a generous benefits package including 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, pension scheme with a company contribution of 9%, life assurance scheme, private healthcare, employee assistance programme and discretionary bonus scheme.
Location:
This role will be based at the company's site near Basildon, easily commutable by road from Chelmsford, Romford, Wickford, Southend, Grays and surrounding areas.�
Lab Manager Role:
Your main duties will include:

• �Supervising the laboratory technicians and providing training and support as required
• �Holding performance reviews and setting objectives for the laboratory technicians
• �Provide support to the Technical and Sales teams as required
• �Responsible for the maintenance�of laboratory equipment
• �You may have to cover the occasional night shift for holiday and/or sickness cover
• �Responsible for all in house testing of raw materials and finished products
• �Responsible for upkeep and ordering of all consumables required for the laboratory
• �Responsible for sample disposal

Your Background:
The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• �A Chemistry Degree
• �Previous experience managing an Analytical, QC or Testing Laboratory

Apply:
For more information or to apply for this Lab Manager position, please contact Sajra Hameed on (phone number removed) or email (url removed), quoting job ref (phone number removed).
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