SGS is the world leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.
Our brand promise - when you need to be sure - underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and sustainability, enable businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightside, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasourse.
SGS is a publicly traded on the Swiss Exchange under the ticket symbol SGSN (ISINCH0002497458, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW)
Job Description
SGS has a great opportunity for a Geochemistry Laboratory Manager join our relief pool. This is a FIFO position travelling to our various onsite Laboratories:
Responsibilities include, however not limited to:
* Keep clients informed on progress of samples and answer queries.
* Manage priorities and monitor progress to ensure timeliness and quality of results.
* Maintain appropriate staff levels and encourage enhancement of skills.
* Ensure adequate organisational structure is in place.
* Ensure staff training and records are kept.
* Responsible for quality and accuracy of results.
* Provide regular management and quality reports.
* Maintain Quality Management System and Laboratory Manuals.
* Ensure equipment is adequately maintained.
* Maintain and improve own knowledge to be able to contribute towards progression of the laboratory.
* Responsibility for P&L whilst working within a defined budget.
* Contribute to setting operating and capex budget
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
* Professional
qualifications
in chemistry or a related discipline or equivalent demonstrable experience
* Experience in geochemistry laboratory work and chemical knowledge
* Basic understanding of computer applications
* Experience in supervising staff
* Demonstrated experience in administration
* Competent in using CCLAS LIMS
* Knowledge of Company Quality Systems
* Basic business finance understanding
Additional Information
WHY WORK FOR SGS?
Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.
• As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
• Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
• Corporate health & wellbeing offers
• Ongoing learning & development
• Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
• SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback
COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU
SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.
SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.