My client, the leading company in the Chemical industry, is looking for a Laboratory Manager in our Middle East Headquarter localized in Dubai.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• As an expert, you will lead technical support and all internal and external clients related to product development stability; but also lead the responsibility for all technical instrument installation, maintenance and calibration.

• You will be In charge of implementing technologies; you will negotiate with other managers for the efficient use of pooled resources according to project priorities.

• Genuine Laboratory manager, you will control costs, lead all IS application tools in laboratory.

• You will be responsible for acquiring all the laboratory instruments as per protocols and purchasing strategies concerning different divisions.

• You will ensure that raw material palette for Research and Development are properly stocked at site which by insuring their shelf life and storage conditions; monitor and ensure compliance with global HSE

• You will manage internal relationships at all levels to facilitate the workflow and carrie out team performance review and sets objective.

• You will set immediate priorities and controls if conflict occurs and negotiating with groups up the chain if required.

PRIMARY QUALFICATIONS

• Polytechnic or Master Degree in Chemistry

• At least 5 years working experience as a Laboratory Manager in an international environment

• English essential; Arabic advantageous

• PC literate

• Willing to travel across the Middle East

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrate expert level tasting skills

• Ability to create and adjust flavour formulations

• Masterly level knowledge of raw materials, ingredients, solvents and carrier systems

• Ability to prepare and present complex creation related technical presentations both internally and to customers

• Good knowledge of market categories and products, customers and competitor portfolios

• Good Knowledge of modern analytical techniques and the interpretation of results

• Good understanding of legislation.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong team leader

• International exposure

• Creative and imaginative

• Drive for results

• Building effective teams

• Customer focus

• Outgoing and open-minded, open to new ideas

• Good interpersonal skills

• Timely decision making