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SGS’s Natural Resources business line powers the petrochemical, agriculture, mining, energy, and resource sectors with expert testing, inspection, and certification. From exploration to trade, SGS helps clients boost efficiency, stay compliant, and reduce risk—backed by cutting-edge labs, digital tools, and a global network.
- Job title: Laboratory Manager
- Job Type: Permanent
- Location: Middlesbrough
- Salary: Competitive package on offer, including a company car
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday
- Industry: Various, including petrochemicals, environmental, minerals, biomass and more
Are you ready to take the lead in a fast-paced, client-focused laboratory environment?
At SGS, we’re looking for an experienced and driven Laboratory Manager to oversee the delivery of high-quality laboratory services across our Oil, Gas, Chemicals & Environmental operations. This is a key leadership role where you’ll shape performance, develop people, and drive continuous improvement, all while ensuring exceptional service to our clients.
What you’ll be doing
As Laboratory Manager, you’ll take full ownership of laboratory operations, balancing commercial performance, technical excellence, and team leadership.
- Leading day-to-day laboratory operations, ensuring samples are processed and reported on time
- Driving performance, efficiency, and profitability across the lab
- Managing, coaching, and developing a high-performing team
- Ensuring compliance with quality standards, UKAS requirements, and HSE procedures
- Building strong client relationships and resolving issues proactively
- Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and business growth
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for a confident and capable leader who combines technical expertise with a commercial mindset.
Essential
- Strong technical knowledge of petrochemical testing standards (IP, ASTM, ISO, CEN)
- Familiarity with advanced analytical techniques, such as: GC-MS, LC-MS & ICP
- Proven experience in a laboratory or service environment within the petrochemical sector
- Experience leading teams and driving performance
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders
- Strong understanding of HSE and quality systems
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Why join SGS?
At SGS, you’ll be part of a global organisation known for quality, integrity, and innovation. You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Lead a critical function within a well-established laboratory
- Make a real impact on service delivery, quality, and growth
- Develop your team and shape the future of the laboratory
- Be part of a culture that values continuous improvement, safety, and collaboration
At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
- Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
- BUPA Private medical cover - Immediate cover from day 1
- Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
- Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
- Retailer Discounts
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
- Length of Service Awards
- Christmas Vouchers
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Discounted Gym Membership
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.
Skills Required
- Strong technical knowledge of petrochemical testing standards (IP, ASTM, ISO, CEN).
- Familiarity with advanced analytical techniques such as GC-MS, LC-MS and ICP.
- Proven experience in a laboratory or service environment within the petrochemical sector.
- Experience leading teams and driving performance.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to influence and engage stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of HSE and quality systems, including UKAS requirements.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
SGS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SGS and has not been reviewed or approved by SGS.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is part of the U.S. package and is generally viewed as adequate even if not standout. Company information also underscores healthcare coverage as a standard element of the offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) is commonly included in the U.S., and group disclosures reference post‑employment benefit plans in select regions. These components provide a baseline of retirement security beyond core pay.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual incentive/bonus structures are part of the compensation mix and cited positively in some regions and roles. Punctual pay is also highlighted as a plus.
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