Lab Manager

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

The Lab Manager will lead and manage all laboratory operations within the R&D and QC functions, ensuring scientific integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. This is a strategic and technical leadership role that drives innovation in digital ink development while maintaining rigorous quality standards across all products and processes.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
o Define and execute the longa??term laboratory strategyincluding equipment roadmap, method development, and capacity planningto meet both existing and future analytical demands.
Team Management & Development:
o Lead, coach and grow a team of scientists and technicians; foster a culture of technical rigor, safety, and continuous improvement.
Operational Excellence:
o Oversee daya??toa??day lab operations (R+D and QC), ensure robust SOPs and GLP/GMP compliance.
Advanced Methodology:
o Drive development and validation of advanced analytical methods and implement new technologies to support product innovation and troubleshooting.
Budget & Resource Management:
o Own the laboratory budgetincluding CAPEX for new instrumentationand optimize resource allocation, vendor relationships, and maintenance schedules.
Stakeholder Partnership:
o Act as the primary liaison with R&D, Production, Regulatory Affairs and global customers to align analytical capabilities with business needs.
What You Bring
Qualifications: MSc in Chemistry field.
Experience: Minimum 810a?years in higha??throughput analytical labs, with at least 5a?years in a leadership role.
Technical Mastery: Deep handsa??on expertise in chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques, method validation, and troubleshooting complex formulations.
Leadership Skills: Proven ability to inspire and retain top talent, manage crossa??functional projects, and lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean Six Sigma experience a plus).
Communication: Excellent stakeholder management skills; able to translate technical data into clear, actionable business insights.
Commitment: Passion for staying in the laboratory environment and mentoring others in besta??ina??class analytical practices.
What they Offer
Competitive seniora??management package
Opportunity to shape and grow the clients flagship laboratories
International networking and career opportunities
Collaborative, innovationa??driven culture with clear career progression

Skills Required

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1516526
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned