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Laboratory Manager

  • Location: Girvan
  • Salary: £ DOE
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 16 days ago

Are you ready to lead the charge in renewable energy innovation?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a key leadership role as Laboratory Manager, where you'll oversee a cutting-edge laboratory supporting ground-breaking research and development in the renewable energy industry. If you’re looking to advance your career with an organization committed to sustainability, innovation, and professional growth, this role could be your next big move.

Why This Role?

  • Impactful Work: Play a pivotal role in driving renewable energy advancements, supporting everything from process optimization to product quality assurance.
  • Leadership Opportunities: Lead a talented laboratory team while shaping policies, improving processes, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Diverse Responsibilities: Oversee technical operations, collaborate on innovative R&D projects, and support international growth.
  • Professional Growth: Gain exposure to advanced techniques, regulatory frameworks, and the chance to work on meaningful projects that shape the future of energy.

What’s Involved?

  • Lead with Purpose: Develop laboratory policies, manage budgets, and ensure the safe and efficient operation of facilities and equipment.
  • Drive Compliance & Quality: Oversee regulatory compliance across multiple standards (e.g., ISO, PAS110), ensuring laboratory excellence.
  • Support Innovation: Collaborate with R&D teams, optimize digestion processes, and investigate cutting-edge projects such as feedstock characterization and microbiome studies.
  • Promote Safety & Culture: Foster a positive, safety-first working environment, mentoring your team to exceed expectations.
  • Stay Ahead of the Curve: Use data and project management tools to identify trends and deliver actionable insights to senior leadership.

Who Should Apply?

We’re looking for a driven and experienced laboratory professional with a passion for renewable energy and sustainability.

What You’ll Need:

  • Essential:
    • Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related field.
    • 5+ years’ laboratory experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
    • Strong knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment, and regulatory compliance.
    • Exceptional leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Desirable:
    • Master’s or PhD in a relevant field.
    • Experience with ISO9001, PAS110, or similar standards.

Why You?

  • You thrive in leadership roles and enjoy mentoring others.
  • You’re detail-oriented, with a passion for delivering accurate, high-quality results.
  • You want to make a real difference by contributing to the renewable energy revolution.

Benefits to You:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of the renewable energy sector.
  • A role that offers variety, challenge, and the chance to make a real impact.
  • Work with a collaborative and supportive team dedicated to sustainability.

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a forward-thinking company at the cutting edge of renewable energy, we want to hear from you! Don’t miss out—apply today and start leading the way in sustainable innovation.

Work with Sustain Recruitment to find your next opportunity. We can introduce you to companies across the renewables sector that provide consultancy, development, installation, and O&M services. We represent engineers, project managers, and technicians across the renewable energy sector.