Job Description

### How you can make your mark


Make your mark as a Laboratory Manager at Horizon Geosciences!

The Laboratory Manager is responsible for the performance and supervision of onshore laboratory activities and ensures that they are performed to satisfy the requirements of customers and deadlines are met in a timely manner.

Your responsibilities as a Laboratory Manager

• Provide support to the Principal Geotechnical Engineer in ensuring that there are adequate resources to meet onshore laboratory testing demands.
• Approve all test reports after quality check by Assistant Laboratory Manager.
• Maintain onshore laboratory according to ISO 17025 standards and assist in obtaining the accreditation of the laboratory from an independent internationally recognized body.
• Understand all laboratory tests conducted in the onshore lab and conduct tests in the absence of the Senior Laboratory Technician or when required.
• Demonstrate management and administrative skills required for the laboratory.
• Ensure that equipment maintenance and cleaning is carried out.
• Schedule, direct and supervise laboratory personnel in conducting laboratory tests.

### We offer

Your qualities and experience

You can make your mark as a Laboratory Manager if you have:

• B.Sc. level in Geology/Geotechnical Engineering/Civil Engineering or equivalent is preferred
• 10-12 years documented Laboratory experience, preferably in a geotechnical soil testing facility
• Computer literate
• Fluent in written and spoken English (as per the Horizon Communication Policy).
• Conversant with equipment and software used within the Company

What you can expect

• A dynamic environment: A job where you can make an impact, in an earth-moving company, as part of a diverse, international team of experts.
• Rewarding conditions: A competitive salary and much more.
• Warm welcome: We warmly welcome our new colleagues, so they feel at home as soon as possible.
• Career development: Plenty of opportunities to realize your full potential. Challenge yourself with (online) courses in our Boskalis academy.
• Young Boskalis: Have fun and join Young Boskalis during social events and various engaging activities. Networking and knowledge sharing are a vital part of Young Boskalis as well.

Extra information

• Your team: You will be part of the Geotechnical Engineer.
• Where you will work: You will be working in our office in SAIF Zone, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
• Fulltime/ part- time job: The position of Laboratory Manager is a full-time job.
• Procedure: All you need to do to apply for a job is to complete the online application form and send it to us along with your CV and cover letter. As soon as you have sent your application, you will receive a confirmation email. Depending on the job, we will invite you for two or more interviews via Microsoft Teams or at our office. If both sides are happy to proceed after interviews, we will make you an offer to join Horizon. After successfully completing all the steps in the procedure, we warmly welcome you to our organization.

### About Boskalis


Horizon Geosciences is part of the Boskalis group of companies. Horizon Geosciences provides marine survey and geotechnical services to an array of clients around the world. Working through their network of offices, supporting every stage of offshore and nearshore projects through their comprehensive range of marine scientific services and fully equipped vessels.

### Interested?

Want to know more?

We are more than happy to answer your questions about the position of Laboratory Manager. Please contact Jenelyn Duran, HR Assistant via our career page.

Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies

We do not accept any unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment- and selection agencies.