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Laboratory Manager
(TVP#LabManager@)
Overview
Reference
TVP#LabManager@
Salary
ZAR30,000 - ZAR60,000/month
Job Location
- South Africa -- Tshwane Metro -- Centurion
Job Type
Permanent
Posted
17 November 2025
Closing date
30 Jan 2026 21:59
Job Purpose: To lead and oversee the daily operations of the chemical analytical laboratory, ensuring accurate, reliable, and compliant test results for raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage and supervise the chemical laboratory team, ensuring compliance with GLP and GMP standards.
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee all analytical testing activities.
- Ensure calibration, maintenance, and qualification of analytical instruments.
- Develop, review, and implement laboratory procedures (SOPs).
- Verify and approve analytical results and reports.
- Conduct method validation and transfer as required.
- Monitor lab performance and ensure adherence to quality and safety protocols.
- Liaise with production, QA, and R&D departments on analytical and quality matters.
- Train laboratory staff and ensure continuous skill development.
- Manage laboratory inventory and ensure availability of reagents and consumables.
Technical Experience Required:
- Must have hands-on experience with:
- HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography)
- UPLC (Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography)
- AA (Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy)
- GC (Gas Chromatography)
- FT-IR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy)
- Other wet chemistry techniques and analytical instruments.
- Experience with troubleshooting and method development using these instruments.
- Familiar with LIMS or electronic laboratory data systems.
Qualifications & Experience:
- BSc / BTech / MSc in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related field.
- Minimum 5–8 years of chemical laboratory experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Strong understanding of GMP, GLP, and ISO standards (e.g. ISO 17025).
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and analytical problem-solving skills.

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