Job Details

ICP Manager
Location: Liverpool
Salary: Dependent Upon Experience

An exciting opportunity for an experienced ICP specialist to take the lead in a growing analytical laboratory.
Are you an experienced ICP professional with strong technical knowledge and a passion for developing people? Are you ready to take the next step into a leadership role where you can make a real impact?
We are seeking an ICP Manager to oversee the technical operation and performance of a specialist analytical laboratory, lead a team of laboratory technicians and drive continuous improvement across laboratory processes and services.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who combines in-depth technical expertise with strong people management skills and the confidence to take ownership of a specialist function.

The Role

You will take responsibility for the technical performance and day-to-day operation of the ICP laboratory, ensuring the delivery of accurate, reliable and timely analytical results.
Working alongside the wider laboratory management team, your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the operation, maintenance and technical performance of ICP-OES instrumentation.
• Leading, coaching and developing a team of laboratory technicians.
• Providing technical guidance, troubleshooting support and solutions to complex analytical challenges.
• Developing, reviewing and improving analytical methods and laboratory processes.
• Creating and delivering training and development programmes to build technical capability within the team.
• Ensuring high standards of analytical quality and compliance with relevant quality standards, including ISO 17025.
• Supporting the delivery of analytical services across metals and precious metals analysis.
• Monitoring laboratory performance and preparing management information and reports.
• Driving continuous improvement, operational efficiency and quality of service.

About You

We are looking for someone who can bring both technical credibility and effective leadership to the role.
Ideally, you will have:

• A minimum of 5 years' industry-specific ICP operational experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of ICP-OES instrumentation, analytical methods and troubleshooting.
• Experience within minerals, metals or commodity analysis.
• Knowledge of precious group metal (PGM) analysis and associated laboratory methodologies.
• Experience leading, mentoring or training laboratory personnel.
• A confident and approachable communication style, with the ability to engage with people at all levels.
• Experience working within a fast-paced, customer-focused laboratory environment.
• A good understanding of quality standards, service delivery and laboratory performance.

You will be someone who enjoys sharing knowledge, developing others and taking ownership. The ability to communicate technical information clearly and confidently is just as important as your hands-on technical expertise.

What's in It for You?

• The opportunity to take ownership of a specialist laboratory function.
• A leadership position within an established and growing team.
• The chance to influence technical standards, processes and future development.
• A varied role combining technical expertise, people management and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference to laboratory performance.
• A competitive salary, tailored to attract the right person and reflective of your experience and expertise.

Interested?

If you're an experienced ICP specialist looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to combine your technical knowledge with team leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

We are open-minded on salary for the right individual and are genuinely focused on finding someone with the right technical experience, leadership ability and approach given the niche nature of the role.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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