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- Job title: Laboratory Manager
- Job Type: Permanent
- Location: Middlesbrough
- Salary: Highly competitive package on offer, including a company car
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday
- Industry: Various, including petrochemicals, environmental, minerals, biomass and more
Job Description
Are you ready to take the lead in a fast-paced, client-focused laboratory environment?
At SGS, we’re looking for an experienced and driven Laboratory Manager to oversee the delivery of high-quality laboratory services across our Oil, Gas, Chemicals & Environmental operations. This is a key leadership role where you’ll shape performance, develop people, and drive continuous improvement, all while ensuring exceptional service to our clients.
What you’ll be doing
As Laboratory Manager, you’ll take full ownership of laboratory operations, balancing commercial performance, technical excellence, and team leadership.
- Leading day-to-day laboratory operations, ensuring samples are processed and reported on time
- Driving performance, efficiency, and profitability across the lab
- Managing, coaching, and developing a high-performing team
- Ensuring compliance with quality standards, UKAS requirements, and HSE procedures
- Building strong client relationships and resolving issues proactively
- Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and business growth
Qualifications
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for an experienced, confident and capable leader who combines technical expertise with a commercial mindset.
Essential
- Strong technical knowledge of petrochemical testing standards (IP, ASTM, ISO, CEN)
- Familiarity with advanced analytical techniques, such as: GC-MS, LC-MS & ICP
- Proven experience in a laboratory or service environment within the petrochemical sector
- Experience leading teams and driving performance
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders
- Strong understanding of HSE and quality systems
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Why join SGS?
At SGS, you’ll be part of a global organisation known for quality, integrity, and innovation. You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Lead a critical function within a well-established laboratory
- Make a real impact on service delivery, quality, and growth
- Develop your team and shape the future of the laboratory
- Be part of a culture that values continuous improvement, safety, and collaboration
Additional Information
At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
- Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
- BUPA Private medical cover - Immediate cover from day 1
- Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
- Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
- Retailer Discounts
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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