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Imagine your future with us
At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

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
ALS are recruiting for an Organic Chemistry Manager for the Coventry site.

The Organic Chemistry Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the efficient, compliant, and high-quality operation of a busy analytical laboratory.

The role focuses on driving continuous improvement, managing resources and costs, and ensuring technical excellence to meet client and regulatory expectations. It also involves leading and developing a high-performing team while supporting cross-functional collaboration and innovation within the department.
 
Hours Per Week: 37
Days Per Week: Monday to Friday (08:00 – 16:00)
Contract: Full Time & Permanent
Annual Salary: £37,000 per annum

The day to day

• Ensure compliance with UK health & safety legislation to maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain and improve the company’s quality system to meet legal, auditing, and procedural standards.
• Drive laboratory efficiency through capacity and process improvements while reducing production costs.
• Manage departmental budgets and resources to meet revenue and profit targets.
• Oversee client KPI performance to ensure high-quality analytical results that meet client expectations.
• Support staff development, technical capabilities, inductions, and compliance with HR and workplace regulations.
• Conduct technical reviews of non-conforming work (NCW), AQC investigations, method quality control charts, and proficiency testing (PT) performance.
• Approve quality control chart limits and review changes to quality documents, including procedures, methods, and supporting materials.
• Participate in the site on-call rota.
• Authorise test reports for Chemistry.

The Essentials

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Proven experience in staff management, including motivation, coaching, and development.
• Ability to proactively identify and resolve issues, working effectively across functions.
• Skilled in implementing innovative solutions and improving laboratory procedures.
• Technically competent with auditors and regulators; able to critically evaluate scientific data.
• Extensive experience in high-volume laboratory operations, relevant accreditations (ISO 17025, MCERTS, etc.), and a science qualification (HND/HNC/Degree).

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:

• Annual Leave commencing at 25 days (rising to 30) plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Ability to Buy annual leave.
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Salary Progression Scheme based on technical and behavioural competencies.
• ‘Celebrating Success’ Recognition Awards
• Perkbox membership providing access to discount vouchers and wellness hub.
• Learning/study support
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Car Parking on-site

  
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. 

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