Laboratory Manager, Contaminants & Pesticides

Laboratory Manager, Contaminants & Pesticides

Our Client is a leading independent ISO 17025 accredited contract laboratory in West Africa , recognized as a regional reference center with specialization in water contamination testing and pesticide residue analysis . The laboratory supports both local and multinational companies across food, agriculture, cosmetics, environmental , and related sectors, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with international supply chain standards.

Position : Laboratory Manager, Contaminants & Pesticides (Permanent)

Location : Ivory Coast (West Africa)

About the role

The Laboratory Manager will lead a multidisciplinary team dedicated to contaminant and pesticide testing , safeguard compliance with international standards, and drive operational excellence through scientific rigor, robust method validation, and consistent equipment reliability.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements :

• Master’s degree (equivalent to min. five years of university education , including a Bachelor’s degree) in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in Technical Direction and Quality Management under ISO 17025 , with demonstrated leadership responsibility in managing and developing teams.
• Proven expertise in Pesticide Residue Analysis , using advanced LC and GC platforms for multi-residue detection in food and environmental matrices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Metrology and Method Validation, including LOD / LOQ determination, accuracy, precision, linearity, recovery, robustness, and uncertainty estimation in accordance with GUM guidelines .
• Strong experience in Equipment Reliability Management , including preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and requalification of LC / GC / MS and FT-IR / NIR systems .

Why You Should Join

This position is ideal for a scientifically accomplished laboratory leader with hands-on expertise in pesticide and contaminant analysis who thrives in a technically rigorous, ISO 17025-compliant environment .

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