Laboratory Technical & Projects Manager

Job Description

The Laboratory Technical & Projects Manager is responsible for the technical leadership, setup of SGS Morocco’s Energy & Chemicals laboratory operations,

Will oversee Energy & Chemicals BU laboratory projects laboratory projects in country, ensuring high technical standards, method reliability, and operational excellence.

This position plays a central role in maintaining and enhancing ISO/IEC 17025 compliance, validating analytical methods and laboratory equipment, and developing local laboratory technical competencies in line with SGS Group requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical leadership for all laboratory activities within the Energy & Chemicals Business Unit in Morocco.
• Oversee and support gasoline testing and blending operations, and ensure the fast-track deployment of analytical methods, quality controls, and operational workflows.
• Oversee and support laboratory project development, including Jorf Lasfar Petroleum Products Lab and Transformer Oils & OCM Testing Lab.
• Act as the technical authority for ISO/IEC 17025 quality systems, method validation, equipment calibration/ verification, and laboratory best practices.
• Ensure proper technical governance of gasoline and petroleum product testing activities at Tanger Med.
• Develop, review, and implement SOPs, analytical methods, and quality control procedures.
• Lead technical training and competency development for laboratory chemists and technicians.
• Support procurement, installation, and validation of new laboratory equipment.
• Participate in technical meetings with clients, audits, and internal/external assessments.
• Contribute technical evaluations for new service development and expansion of analytical capabilities.
• Ensure all laboratory activities adhere to SGS HSE, Quality, Compliance, and Integrity standards.
• Ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction through prompt responses to inquiries, issues and concerns

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent scientific discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Oil & Gas laboratory management (TIC compagnies)
• Proven record in CFR Engine operations, calibration, and blending processes.
• Experience in ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and laboratory setup, project management.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of petroleum product testing (gasoline, gasoil, fuel oil, marine distillates and residual fuels, lubricants, transformer oils, LNG/LPG).
• Hands-on knowledge of CFR Octane/Cetane engines, AAS, ICP-OES, GC, UVF, HPLC, reformulyzer…etc.
• Proficiency in method validation, calibration, QA/QC, and data integrity principles.
• Familiarity with LIMS systems and laboratory instrumentation.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Leadership and mentoring capability.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written) is essential.
• Knowledge of French and Arabic is highly desirable and will be considered a strong asset.
• Adaptability and cross-cultural collaboration.

Additional Information

Desired Attributes

• Initiative and autonomy in technical project execution.
• Commitment to safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Strong customer focus and technical credibility with clients.
• Team-oriented with a proactive and pragmatic approach.

Work Environment & Travel

• Based primarily at Tanger Med Laboratory, with frequent travel to Jorf Lasfar and other SGS sites in Morocco.
• Field and laboratory environment; requires adherence to SGS HSE and site access procedures.
• Occasional international travel for training or group projects.

International Applications Welcome

We welcome applications from international candidates who are looking to join a global organization and contribute to a dynamic, multicultural environment in Morocco.