Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager to join our Engineering Services division in Brisbane. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading a talented group of professionals and contributing to a diverse and inclusive environment.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving scientific excellence, operational efficiency, and cross-regional alignment, ensuring the highest standards of quality, regulatory compliance, and innovation. You will perform a planning and scheduling function for activities within the laboratories, coupled with ensuring equipment maintenance and availability is achieved.
Key Responsibilities:
* Working with WHS and Engineering teams, risk owners and other stakeholders to maintain laboratory compliance in accordance with QinetiQ, Defence and DSTG's Safety Management Systems and Policies.
* Conducting plant risk assessments and associated documentation, including the development of Plant Standard Operating Procedures, Competency Matrices, and Maintenance schedules.
* Maintaining complex scientific equipment, monitoring its performance, standardizing and calibrating as necessary.
* Assisting with undertaking regular audits and workplace inspections.
* Establishing and maintaining laboratory records as required.
* Assisting with planning / scheduling activities within the laboratories.
* Ensuring appropriate storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials.
* General laboratory housekeeping to ensure all aspects are maintained and fit for purpose, and appropriate PPE and lab consumables are stocked.
* Undertaking procurement of laboratory items and consumables as required.
* Ensuring laboratory users are on-boarded and hold appropriate competencies for the work they do in the laboratory, including the updating of skills/competency matrices as required.
* Performing additional duties as assigned in support of laboratory operations.
* Attendance at relevant site meetings and maintaining excellent communication with colleagues.
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