Laboratory Management Specialist

CK Group are recruiting for a Laboratory Manager on behalf of an industry leading Laboratory and Analytical services provider, to be primarily based on one of their client sites in Stevenage, on an initial 9 month contract basis. Company: Our client is a well established Laboratory partner with a broad range of service offerings. Location: The role is based in Stevenage Role:

• Management of lab environments to ensure efficient operations within the customer lab space.
• Perform system ownership responsibilities on a range of laboratory equipment and communication on instrument availability.
• Liaise with facility engineering and communication of impacted business and interact with colleagues in other functions to solve technical problems.
• Inspect customer labs for quality, process, and safety improvements.
• Induct lab users and maintain overall oversight of the lab operations.
• Align procedures and processes across customer lab spaces.
• Provide insight for departmental EHS and Quality.
• Work as a team with Lab Technician and Lab Support Coordinator to provide a seamless Lab Management Service.
• Provide and escalate continuous improvement initiatives to benefit ways of working.

• Educated to degree level or above in Chemistry, Biology or a related disciple with experience in a Laboratory management role, ideally in a customer focused environment.
• An understanding of the laboratory environment and EHS and Quality in Labs knowledge and experience.
• Excellent organizational skills: ability to troubleshoot and solve problems independently and strong attention to detail
• Excellent customer service and customer relations skills.
• Ability to critically review ways of working effectively.