​What you need to know

Matrix Recruitment Group are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Lead  for our client, a well known healthcare company, based in Co. Offaly.

Your new job

• Organize day to day planning of laboratory work, scheduling of customer projects in advance. 

• Identify gaps in lab capability 

• Mentor junior laboratory technicians

• Recognize and drive business development opportunities  

• Creation of quotations for customers based on their requests

• Recognized as internal expert / trainer in at least one area of testing 

• Understand limitations of instruments & methods - work with lab customers to understand capability to meet customer need and level of precision required 

• Improve methods and method repeatability through statistical analysis 

• Assist with writing and review of quality documentation 

• Independently develop testing protocols, applying known methods/techniques to solve problems 

• Chemical and polymer analysis to understand raw materials and competitive products 

• Provide analytical support for manufacturing to resolve claims or production issues 

• Work with product development teams in the analysis and development of new products 

• Advance the capability of the lab - document proposals (scope, plan, cost, relevance) 

• Evaluation and purchase of new lab instrumentation 

• Method development (literature review, research & statistical validation) 

• Understanding and leveraging expertise of partner labs 

• Responsible for conducting the Annual Management Review meeting

What are we looking for?

• Relevant 3rd level qualification in Materials Science, Engineering, Chemistry or a related discipline

• At least 3 years experience in a relevant role

• Strong People Management skills 

• Experience with ISO 17025 accreditation testing and systems 

• Proficient with statistical tools such as Gage R&R 

• Knowledge of polymer materials, processing and packaging terminology

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