Laboratory Manager - Business Development Focus
- Flexible Working Arrangement
- Professional Development Initiatives
Our client is a well respected and busy Geotechnical & Environmental Consultancy with several offices across the country, specialising in all areas of Investigation, Design, Testing and Professional Assessment for a large portfolio of clients nationwide.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- **Business Development**:Identify and pursue business opportunities, collaborating with Branch and Business Managers to identify potential income streams.
- Leverage local market knowledge to introduce leads and contribute to the expansion of the client base.
- **Team Leadership**:Supervise and manage laboratory staff, providing training and upskilling to technicians.
- Lead the Quality requirements, ensuring adherence to NATA and ISO17025 standards.
- Champion OH&S requirements, fostering a safety culture and compliance with accreditation standards.
- Mentor and coach technical staff for professional development in laboratory management and testing skills.
- Coordinate day-to-day operational requirements of the testing laboratory.
- Oversee sampling, testing, and reporting in accordance with specifications, utilizing appropriate test methods.
- Ensure timely resolution of CAPA's, including raising non-conformance reports and managing closure of outstanding actions.
- Manage the preparation of test reports, invoice generation, and review all reports before client approval.
- **Compliance and Accreditations**:Maintain appropriate accreditations, assisting with submissions and participating in external audits.
- Oversee the management, maintenance, and calibration of all laboratory equipment.
- Safeguard laboratory operations in line with organizational safe operating procedures.
- **Team Development**:Ensure all Laboratory Staff undergo safety, quality, and technical training and inductions as required.
- Provide leadership at all levels to foster a strong quality and safety culture.
**Qualifications & Background**:
- Minimum 5+ years' experience in a Senior Laboratory Technician/Team Leader role.
- NATA signatory approvals (level 5), with strong technical and commercial abilities (highly regarded).
- Sound knowledge of Australian Standards for Soil and Aggregate Testing & Methods.
- In-depth understanding of Laboratory Quality Standards and Systems.
- Current driver's license, Construction White Card, and Nuclear Density Meter operator's license.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to develop and support junior technicians.
- Proven leadership skills, with a willingness to take a hands-on approach.
- Strong team player with the capability to work autonomously.
- Ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
- Highly computer literate.
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