Laboratory Manager

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Bureau Veritas Azerbaijan LLC is looking for an innovative Laboratory Manager to ensure the laboratory operates in an efficient and effective manner to deliver testing and inspection services for the Company in line with international and industry recognized standards with a great analytical mind to join our team.

Main Duties:

• Responsible for the development and implementation of laboratory policies, processes, and procedures to ensure efficiency and safety in all laboratory operations 
• Manage the daily operations of the laboratory to ensure that tests are performed accurately and efficiently in conformance with established methods, instructions and quality standards, and results are reported in a timely manner as per Company and customer requirements 
• Provide inputs on laboratory capabilities to assist regional management in creating local / regional marketing and business development strategies
• Responsible for reviewing and monitoring the financial performance (i.e., P&L etc.) of the laboratory as per Company frameworks and procedures 
• Continuously seek opportunities to enhance laboratory capabilities and capacity with a view of continual improvement and present relative strategies to regional management 
• Keep abreast of industry best practices in respect to robotic laboratory automations and process industrialization to drive efficiencies in laboratory practices  
• Participate in the development of quotations, bids and technical evaluation to support the tendering and procurement process 
• Support the Finance department to follow up with customers on outstanding payment (collections) issues and ensure timely resolution 
• Oversee laboratory stock requirements ensuring the suitability and availability of equipment, consumables, stock levels, change of supplier or particular resources for the lab
• Develop and implement plans for increasing income and/or reduce costs to support the achievement of business objectives 
• Lead the laboratory team and provide technical support in data analysis and reporting whilst ensuring compliance with quality standards 
• Responsible for planning preventive and scheduled maintenance and ensuring any service requests are completed as per operational requirements 
• Provides guidance and assistance to the laboratory team concerning work methods, the use of equipment and techniques including method development and validation, uncertainty of measurements, and participate in proficiency testing programmers (PTP)
• Review and resolve performance, process, quality and technical related issues arising within the laboratory and implement preventive actions as and when required, and raise unresolved concerns to relevant stakeholders for resolution 
• Ensure compliance with all relevant (internal and external) regulations including QHSSE requirements using company policies and procedures as appropriate
• Coach, lead and manage the performance of team members by helping them overcome professional challenges to accomplish their responsibilities in an accurate and efficient manner
• Set and agree individual goals for all direct reports and evaluate individual performance providing regular feedback and coaching in line with the company’s people management practices validation, uncertainty of measurements, and participate in proficiency testing programmers (PTP)
• Review and resolve performance, process, quality, and technical related issues arising within the laboratory and implement preventive actions as and when required, and raise unresolved concerns to relevant stakeholders for resolution 
• Ensure compliance with all relevant (internal and external) regulations including QHSSE requirements using company policies and procedures as appropriate
• Coach, lead and manage the performance of team members by helping them overcome professional challenges to accomplish their responsibilities in an accurate and efficient manner
• Set and agree individual goals for all direct reports and evaluate individual performance providing regular feedback and coaching in line with the company’s people management practices

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Food Technology, Agricultural Sciences, Molecular Biology, Environmental Sciences, Petroleum Sciences/Engineering, or a relevant discipline
• Degree requirements may vary depending on the laboratory scope. 
• Minimum of 12 (twelve) years of relevant experience 
• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 10 (ten) years’ experience will be considered for this role.   

Interested candidates are requested to send their CV to the following address mentioning the position in the subject line by March 31st.

Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be invited to the further stages of the recruitment process.

Location: Ganja city

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