Laboratory Manager

SUMMARY:
Durban - We are recruiting for a Laboratory Manager for a renowned company in Durban, KZN. This role is ideal for someone passionate about driving quality control, leading product development, and ensuring smooth laboratory operations.

POSITION INFO:
Our client operates within the chemical production industry, setting high standards in product innovation and quality assurance. The team values expertise, collaboration, and dedication, offering a challenging environment where your contributions will shape product outcomes and drive success across the business.

As the Laboratory Manager, you will lead day-to-day lab activities, ensuring processes run efficiently and quality control standards are met. You will supervise staff, manage product development initiatives, and collaborate with production and procurement teams. Additionally, you will play a key role in documentation, compliance, and training, contributing to the continuous improvement of both processes and products.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of new products and modification of existing products.
• Conduct testing to ensure compliance with product specifications.
• Generate comprehensive lab reports for both internal and external validation
• Oversee quality control processes for raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Provide technical advice and training to production teams and integrated learners on quality standards.
• Prepare and issue Test Certificates for products and ensure proper resolution of non-conformance issues.
• Offer technical advice on raw material selection and alternative materials.
• Assist with testing of brought-in finished products to ensure they meet company standards.
• Manage lab equipment by ensuring regular maintenance, calibration, and cleaning schedules are followed.
• Maintain and update safety and technical data sheets (SDS/TDS) for compliance.
• Support SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) activities by collaborating with relevant teams.
  

• Minimum BSc in Chemistry
• At least 5 years in a similar role, with proven experience leading a lab team and working in a production-focused environment.
• Drivers License and Own Vehicle
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with laboratory operations, quality control systems, and testing protocols.

• R40 000 - R50 000
• 50% Medical Aid Contribution
• Provident Fund Contribution
• 13th Cheque
• 20 Days Leave including Annual Shutdown