Job Title: Laboratory Manager – Materials Testing
Location: Livingston
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Laboratory Manager to lead our materials testing facility. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing day-to-day laboratory operations, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. You will manage a team of skilled technicians and scientists, coordinate testing schedules, and drive continuous improvement across the laboratory.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with ISO/UKAS standards and industry regulations.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop laboratory staff to maintain high technical performance and morale.
• Plan and prioritise workloads to meet client deadlines and project requirements.
• Oversee quality control, data integrity, and reporting accuracy for all testing activities.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained, calibrated, and fit for purpose.
• Liaise with clients, project managers, and senior stakeholders to provide technical expertise and advice.
• Implement and monitor health, safety, and environmental standards across the laboratory.
• Identify opportunities for process optimisation, automation, and cost efficiency.

About You

• Degree (or equivalent) in Materials Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a laboratory management or senior supervisory role within the materials testing, engineering, or construction industries.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies for metals, polymers, composites, or construction materials.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Experience working in an accredited laboratory environment (e.g. ISO 17025, UKAS).
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Work Location: In perso

• Lead and manage laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with ISO/UKAS standards and industry regulations.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop laboratory staff to maintain high technical performance and morale.
• Plan and prioritise workloads to meet client deadlines and project requirements.
• Oversee quality control, data integrity, and reporting accuracy for all testing activities.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained, calibrated, and fit for purpose.
• Liaise with clients, project managers, and senior stakeholders to provide technical expertise and advice.
• Implement and monitor health, safety, and environmental standards across the laboratory.
• Identify opportunities for process optimisation, automation, and cost efficiency