Laboratory Technical & Project Manager
SGS · Tangier, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco
Professional Services · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Laboratory Technical & Projects Manager will provide technical leadership for Energy & Chemicals laboratory operations in Morocco, ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards. They will oversee laboratory project development, manage analytical method validation, and lead technical training for laboratory staff.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and possess at least 10 years of experience in Oil & Gas laboratory management. Proven expertise in ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, petroleum testing, and CFR engine operations is required.
Full description
Company Description
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Job Description
The Laboratory Technical & Projects Manager is responsible for the technical leadership, setup of SGS Morocco’s Energy & Chemicals laboratory operations,
Will oversee Energy & Chemicals BU laboratory projects laboratory projects in country, ensuring high technical standards, method reliability, and operational excellence.
This position plays a central role in maintaining and enhancing ISO/IEC 17025 compliance, validating analytical methods and laboratory equipment, and developing local laboratory technical competencies in line with SGS Group requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide technical leadership for all laboratory activities within the Energy & Chemicals Business Unit in Morocco.
- Oversee and support gasoline testing and blending operations, and ensure the fast-track deployment of analytical methods, quality controls, and operational workflows.
- Oversee and support laboratory project development, including Jorf Lasfar Petroleum Products Lab and Transformer Oils & OCM Testing Lab.
- Act as the technical authority for ISO/IEC 17025 quality systems, method validation, equipment calibration/ verification, and laboratory best practices.
- Ensure proper technical governance of gasoline and petroleum product testing activities at Tanger Med.
- Develop, review, and implement SOPs, analytical methods, and quality control procedures.
- Lead technical training and competency development for laboratory chemists and technicians.
- Support procurement, installation, and validation of new laboratory equipment.
- Participate in technical meetings with clients, audits, and internal/external assessments.
- Contribute technical evaluations for new service development and expansion of analytical capabilities.
- Ensure all laboratory activities adhere to SGS HSE, Quality, Compliance, and Integrity standards.
- Ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction through prompt responses to inquiries, issues and concerns
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent scientific discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Oil & Gas laboratory management (TIC compagnies)
- Proven record in CFR Engine operations, calibration, and blending processes.
- Experience in ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and laboratory setup, project management.
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of petroleum product testing (gasoline, gasoil, fuel oil, marine distillates and residual fuels, lubricants, transformer oils, LNG/LPG).
- Hands-on knowledge of CFR Octane/Cetane engines, AAS, ICP-OES, GC, UVF, HPLC, reformulyzer…etc.
- Proficiency in method validation, calibration, QA/QC, and data integrity principles.
- Familiarity with LIMS systems and laboratory instrumentation.
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Leadership and mentoring capability.
- Fluency in English (spoken and written) is essential.
- Knowledge of French and Arabic is highly desirable and will be considered a strong asset.
- Adaptability and cross-cultural collaboration.
Additional Information
Desired Attributes
- Initiative and autonomy in technical project execution.
- Commitment to safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.
- Strong customer focus and technical credibility with clients.
- Team-oriented with a proactive and pragmatic approach.
Work Environment & Travel
- Based primarily at Tanger Med Laboratory, with frequent travel to Jorf Lasfar and other SGS sites in Morocco.
- Field and laboratory environment; requires adherence to SGS HSE and site access procedures.
- Occasional international travel for training or group projects.
International Applications Welcome
We welcome applications from international candidates who are looking to join a global organization and contribute to a dynamic, multicultural environment in Morocco.
