Lab Manager

£38,000 Benefits: 25 days Holiday and Company Pension

• 37 Hours per week.
• 8.00am until 16.30pm Mon-Thurs
• 8.00am until 16.00 Friday

About Us:

PMA Ltd, with over 50 years of experience, is a leading supplier to the UK Water Industry. We are seeking a Lab Manager to join our Reagents Manufacturing Laboratory team in Slaithwaite. This lab-based role involves managing four other production operatives, working under the guidance of the Operations Director and Production Manager.

The laboratory team is tasked with batch manufacturing of reagents from 500ml to 1000L. This role will be providing chemical knowledge and experience to the department and will be predominantly QC focused with smaller scale manufacturing duties.

We are expanding and looking to diversify our range. If you have experience in other sectors of the Chemical industry we would also like to hear from you (even if you don’t meet the requirements of the job role). 

This role is due to further expansion and growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurate analysis, interpretation, and reporting of results for our products
• Input and Implementation of new SOP and policies in our freshly refurbished laboratory and instrument rooms
• Lab-based production of simple buffers and reagents
• Troubleshooting and adjustments of batches to meet spec
• Manage the production schedule of the Lab department.
• Maintain the IC
• Supporting the development of new products from the Sales Director
• Additional training will be provided as necessary

Candidate Requirements:

• Ability to work effectively within a small team to meet production requirements
• Ability to demonstrate Chemical knowledge
• Effective time and workload management
• Ability to take responsibility and improve the QC of the lab production area
• Demonstrated attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy

Desirable Skills and Qualifications (Training Provided where needed):

• Experience with IC (calibration, basic maintenance, sample analysis)
• Wet chemistry analysis (Titrations, colorimetric analysis, pH, conductivity, etc.)
• Familiarity with Quality Management System structures
• Proven ability to improve standards and effect change within the production environment

Key Duties:

• Manage and collaborate efficiently within lab production team, the admin team and the production Manager.
• Implement and grow the laboratory systems and procedures.
• Ensure all products are manufactured within specification
• Contribute to the ongoing refinement of Manufacturing and Testing procedures
• Where applicable, Development of new products with the Sales team.
• Maintain traceability of all Manufacturing & Analytical Records, and ensure Lab Equipment is well-maintained and calibrated to meet ISO9001 and regulatory responsibilities
• Generate Certificates of Analysis (C of A's)

Note: This role is 100% site-based, with no possibility of remote work.

Application Deadline: 30 June. An immediate start is available.