Laboratory Manager - Organics

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.Overview Shape your future. At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. We want you to have the opportunity to create your own career pathway that will expand and develop your skills to grow a diverse and fulfilling career at ALS.We’re looking for an Organics Laboratory Manager to lead the day‑to‑day running of the Organics Team delivering high‑quality analytical testing and/or logistics support to keep the lab performing at its best.You’ll drive safe, compliant, on‑time delivery - while developing people, improving processes, and deputising for the Department Manager when needed.Contract: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Hawarden – On siteThe day to dayLead, motivate and performance‑manage a busy team to deliver productivity and on‑time results without compromising analytical integrityPromote a strong Health & Safety culture; ensure full compliance with HSE requirements and ALS policiesMaintain UKAS/ISO 17025 standards in your area through routine checks, audits and right-first-time disciplineAuthorise/review SOPs and analytical methods to ensure they remain valid, robust and fit for purposeInvestigate issues/nonconformances, ensure accurate documentation, and drive timely corrective actionsPartner with Customer Services on technical queries and product quality matters to protect customer experienceOwn capability: training plans, competence records, coaching and PDPs to build a confident, flexible teamSupport recruitment, selection and onboarding to strengthen resourcing and successionDeliver continuous improvement and operational excellence, working with the OpEx team to embed better ways of workingDeputise for the Department Manager across H&S, Quality, HR and Production/Delivery as requiredEssentialsHNC/HND (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and/or significant experience in a commercial testing laboratoryStrong working knowledge of ISO 17025/UKAS requirements (MCERTS experience beneficial)Demonstrable people leadership skills (performance management, coaching, difficult conversations)Solid understanding of Quality Management Systems and a “do it right” mindsetConfident communicator who can work effectively with teams, managers and Customer ServicesProven ability to plan, prioritise and organise resources to meet turnaround and service targetsTrack record of driving improvements and solving problems using data and root-cause thinkingHigh standards of integrity and confidentiality when handling technical and people mattersComfortable staying technically current in the area (expected