SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Laboratory Manager to lead laboratory operations for our onsite geochemical laboratories with a FIFO role. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‐on leader who is passionate about safety, quality and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
* Lead, mentor and develop laboratory staff, maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
* Encourage continuous improvement and skills development across the team.
* Liaise with clients regarding sample analysis requirements and technical queries.
* Prepare and deliver monthly reports to clients and senior management.
* Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
* Ensure non‐conformances are recorded, investigated and closed out in a timely manner.
* Oversee sample preparation and analytical processes.
* Manage laboratory budgets and maintain responsibility for P&L performance.
* Maintain accurate staff training records and compliance documentation.
Skills, Knowledge and Experiences
* Tertiary qualification in Chemistry or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
* Demonstrated experience in laboratory management or supervision.
* Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
* Experience using CCLAS LIMS.
* Technical experience with ICP‐OES and ICP‐MS.
* Technical experience with peroxide fusion and lithium metaborate fusion.
* Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills.
Why Work for SGS?
* Flexible work arrangements.
* Sustainability embedded in our culture.
* Paid parental leave.
* Paid time for volunteering days and blood donations.
* Corporate health & wellbeing offers.
* Ongoing learning & development.
* Career development opportunities (Nationally and globally).
* SGS Rewards – 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.
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