Cluster Manager - Environment Testing

The Cluster Manager - Environmental Testing is responsible for the strategic, operational and technical management of the Environmental Testing business line in Croatia. The role ensures the delivery of high-quality environmental testing services, compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements, contribution to achievement of financial targets, and development of a high-performing team. The position leads laboratory operations related to water, wastewater, soil, sediment, and environmental monitoring services.
Key Operational Management responsibilities include:
- Oversee daily environmental laboratory operations.
- Ensure efficient resource planning, capacity management, and workflow optimization.
- Monitor operational KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead investments in laboratory equipment, technology, and infrastructure.
- Ensure timely delivery of analytical results and reports.

Responsibilities

Strategic, operational and technical management of the Environmental Testing business line in Croatia; Ensuring the delivery of high-quality environmental testing services; Compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements; Contribution to achievement of financial targets; Development of a high-performing team; Leading laboratory operations related to water, wastewater, soil, sediment, and environmental monitoring services; Oversee daily environmental laboratory operations; Ensure efficient resource planning, capacity management, and workflow optimization; Monitor operational KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives; Lead investments in laboratory equipment, technology, and infrastructure; Ensure timely delivery of analytical results and reports

Requirements

University degree in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Agronomy or related natural sciences; 7-10+ years of experience in environmental testing laboratories; 2-5+ years in a leadership or management role; Proven experience in water testing (drinking water, wastewater, groundwater); Soil and sediment analysis; Environmental chemistry; Experience managing laboratory operations, budgets, and teams; Business fluent English and Croatian language skills (written and spoken)

Nice to have

Strong understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements; Good Laboratory Practices (GLP); Quality Management Systems; Environmental monitoring programs; Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS); Croatian environmental legislation; EU environmental directives and regulations; Water Framework Directive; Industrial Emissions Directive; Waste Framework Directive; REACH Regulation; Environmental permitting requirements

Benefits

Opportunity to work in a world-leading laboratory within an international environment; Dedicated education budget and strong focus on personal development; Additional health insurance; Attractive benefits package, including a Christmas bonus, childbirth allowance, and other benefits; A pleasant, dynamic, and supportive work atmosphere