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ICP Departmental Manager

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When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive.
Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.
  
The Role
The ICP Departmental Manager will be responsible for the operation of specific laboratory functions, ensuring compliance with best practices and achieving budgeted financial performance. This role involves the determination of a wide range of inorganic parameters in metal and mineral analysis using various ICP analytical techniques. The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, organise workloads, and provide training, mentoring, and technical support to the ICP team.

Hours Per Week:           37.5
Days Per Week:             Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week
Contract:                          Full Time and Permanent
  
The day to day

• Oversee the operation of ICP laboratory functions in line with agreed objectives.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 17025:2017 standards.
• Manage and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Organise workloads to meet deadlines.
• Provide training, mentoring, and technical support to the ICP team.
• Develop and validate analytical methods.
• Liaise professionally with internal and external customers.
• Ensure health and safety policies are promoted and implemented effectively.

  
The Essentials

• Preferably a degree in Chemistry, Science, Management, or a related field or equivalent experience
• Significant analytical experience in ICP analysis with a minimum of 7 years.
• Minimum of three years managerial experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Full working knowledge of ICP instrumentation.
• Ability to interpret data readings and resolve analytical issues.
• Experience with quality services and ISO standards.
• Working knowledge of LIMS (Laboratory Information and Management System).
• Goal-driven to deliver timely and accurate service.
• Excellent customer focus.

  
Working at ALS
Our people drive our success at ALS.
We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other.
At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.
  
Our benefits include:

• Attractive Salary
• Shift Allowance
• Life Assurance
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• 6% employer pension
• Free Parking
• Free Staff Canteen

  
Everyone matters
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.
  
About ALS
ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.
  
Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a UK Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.
  
How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.  APPLY TODAY

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