Lab Manager

Job Title: Lab Manager
Location: Shanghai China
Department: Laboratory Operations
Reporting to: General Manager (Functional: Service Director Testing)

Role Purpose

The Laboratory Manager is responsible for the full operational management of the Shanghai laboratory ensuring safe compliant efficient and high-quality testing activities. This role drives operational excellence team performance customer satisfaction and continuous improvement within the laboratory.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory planning and operational target setting to align with business objectives

• Oversee daily laboratory operations ensuring workflow efficiency and service quality

• Ensure full compliance with legal safety quality and accreditation standards

• Maintain ISO 17025 / CMA-CNAS accreditation and drive continuous quality improvements

• Manage laboratory assets including equipment planning calibration maintenance and material inventory

• Ensure accuracy timeliness and completeness in test reporting and documentation

• Drive operational improvements through data analysis and customer feedback

• Lead mentor and develop the laboratory team; build succession planning

• Ensure budget control and effective allocation of laboratory resources

• Represent the laboratory in technical discussions with internal stakeholders and international customers

Qualifications & Skills

• Masters degree in Chemistry Analytical Science or related disciplines
  (Extensive relevant petrochemical testing experience may substitute academic qualification)

• Minimum 10 years experience in testing laboratories preferably in fuel or petrochemical testing

• Strong understanding of ISO 8217 marine fuel standards

• Proven experience in ISO 17025 / CMA-CNAS laboratory accreditation

• Strong leadership capabilities with track record in lab team management

• Solid analytical knowledge and familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIMS)

• Excellent problem-solving prioritization and decision-making skills

• Strong financial awareness in budgeting and operational cost management

• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong customer service mindset

• Fluent English communication able to engage confidently in international meetings

• High level of integrity and commitment to continuous improvement

Preferred Background

Candidates currently or previously working in reputable petrochemical inspection/testing organizations (e.g. fuel testing laboratories) are highly desirable.