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Johnson Matthey

Catalysts, metals, and fine chemicals supplier

Laboratory Manager

Validation, Compliance & Quality SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRedwitz an der Rodach, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed university degree in chemistry, materials science, plastics engineering, process engineering, or a comparable natural-science or technical field is required.
  • Several years of experience in a laboratory environment, together with initial or extensive leadership responsibility, is required.
  • Sound knowledge of quality management and relevant standards, test methods, and laboratory standards is required.
  • Familiarity with laboratory information, documentation, and quality systems, and with the requirements for standards-compliant testing and analytics organizations, is required.
  • Very good written and spoken German and English are required.
  • The candidate should be able to motivate and develop employees and engage them in shared goals.
  • Initiative and a strong sense of responsibility are required.
  • Analytical thinking and a structured approach are required.
  • Decision-making ability and assertiveness are required.
  • Communication skills and a collaborative approach are required.
  • The candidate must be able to drive change and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the laboratory team, fostering a performance-oriented, quality-focused, and service-oriented work culture.
  • Plan and manage all laboratory activities and ensure the timely completion of tests, analyses, and approvals.
  • Ensure compliance with defined test methods, specifications, and quality standards, and provide professional assessment of analysis results.
  • Support root-cause analysis of quality deviations and complaints and derive sustainable improvement measures.
  • Ensure the availability and operational readiness of laboratory equipment, test instruments, and technical facilities.
  • Further develop the laboratory quality management system and ensure compliance with relevant quality, safety, and environmental requirements.
  • Support internal and external audits and ensure standards-compliant documentation and traceability of test results.
  • Work closely with production, quality assurance, engineering, research and development, and external partners, serving as a competent contact for laboratory-related questions.
  • Drive improvement projects, analyze key performance indicators, and promote the introduction of new test methods, technologies, and standards.

About the Company

Johnson Matthey

Catalysts, metals, and fine chemicals supplier

What Johnson Matthey does: It provides sustainable technologies and specialty chemicals to many industries, selling products such as catalysts, precious metal products, fine chemicals, and process technologies. How its products work: Its catalysts and process technologies enable chemical reactions to run more efficiently and cleanly in industrial manufacturing, while precious metals and fine chemicals are used in high-performance materials and industrial applications. How it differs from competitors: It combines a broad, global reach with a strong emphasis on sustainability and environmental stewardship, supported by integrated research, development, manufacturing, and commercial teams across multiple sectors. What its goal is: To help customers improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and advance sustainable solutions through innovative materials and technologies.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1817

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