Role:

Laboratory Manager

Business Unit:

Gulf Laboratories - Laboratory

Division:

Gulf Laboratories

Job Description:

Management of laboratory operations, providing commercial and technical leadership

Job scope:

• Laboratory operations management: staffing, optimisation of workflows, supervise laboratory information management (LIMS)
• Laboratory commercial management: business development, outline the commercial strategy in consultation with the GM, preparation of proposals, contract management, procurement.
• Laboratory technical management: support technical leaders and heads of laboratories. Keeps abreast of technical developments.

Major job responsibilities and accountabilities:

Operations:

• Laboratory process management
• Laboratory information management
• Monthly performance reporting, inc. financial
• Process improvement and optimisation
• Coordinate equipment acquisition
• Coordinate maintenance requirements

Commercial:

• Coordination of proposal preparation
• Commercial strategy
• Client relationship management
• Management of resources (staff, equipment)
• Invoicing and credit management
• Contract administration for projects
• Monitor sales pipeline

Technical:

• Coordinate technical discussions
• Good understanding of analysis techniques and reporting requirements
• Good understanding of ISO17025 protocols

Location:

St. 13 Salwa Industrial Area Office

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Education:

University degree in field of natural sciences (ideally in chemistry, physics or materials sciences)

Preferred Experience:

• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience with LIMS is considered an asset.

 Preferred Qualification:

Diploma in business management or economics

Skills Desired:

• Leadership and organisational skills
• Fluent in English Language
• Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel, as well as experience using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

Years of Experience Desired:

At least 5 years in a laboratory environment, overall minimum 15 years.

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