Laboratory Manager

About the role

We are looking for a Laboratory Manager to help the Nuton team deliver safe, reliable and high-quality laboratory testwork programmes. In this role, you will lead laboratory operations, oversee testing and pilot activities, and work with technical specialists to advance beneficiation and leaching technologies. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leading multidisciplinary teams, improving operational performance and influencing the successful delivery of innovative technology programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory teams to safely deliver testwork programmes, pilot trials and operational objectives.
• Drive safety, industrial hygiene and environmental standards while maintaining relevant certifications and compliance requirements.
• Ensure test plans, procedures and quality standards are followed to meet customer requirements for quantity, quality and delivery timelines.
• Improve laboratory performance through continuous improvement, Lean management systems and benchmarking of operational efficiency.
• Manage operating and maintenance budgets while ensuring equipment availability and the reliability of laboratory results.
• Optimise workforce capability, flexibility and resource planning to build an inclusive and high-performing team environment.
• Collaborate with internal technical specialists and external laboratories on sample selection, preparation, testing and blending strategies.
• Represent Nuton at partner sites and test facilities while protecting intellectual property and promoting best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing and managing laboratory testwork programmes, pilot plant trials or comparable processing technology programmes in a technical or industrial environment.
• Leadership experience managing technical, operational or laboratory teams and resources.
• Ability to lead multi-functional and multidisciplinary teams and deliver measurable operational outcomes.
• Experience managing laboratory operations, budgets, equipment reliability and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

• Experience working with metallurgical processing, geochemistry, geometallurgy, leaching or related disciplines.
• Ability to travel regularly, including visits to partner sites and external laboratories.

Benefits

• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave
• A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Personify Health with incentives supporting your wellbeing
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges

Pay

Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus