Laboratory Manager - Minerals

Management

Management of the resources available at the laboratory including preparation of invoices, setting priorities/objectives, allocating resources to ensure optimum outcomes whiles maintaining effective cost control.

Performance

• Ensure lab performance KPI are in line with contractual obligations and performance requirements.
• Ensure analytical data is provided on time and review any delays to optimize laboratory operations.
• Inclusive of monthly and quarterly end of month reports for client presentation and reviews.
• Conduct and oversee formal performance reviews, and manage performance improvement and disciplinary processes in consultation with HR.
• Provide guidance and counsel to staff for improving performance of employees.

Consumables

Personal management of consumables via monthly inventory and stock order.

Client Relations

Be responsible for OHSE, creating and maintaining a healthy and safe workplace environment. Ensure team complies with all work instructions, work procedures, safe work procedures and safe work instructions, including written methods and verbal instructions as per Intertek policies. Participate in all risk management processes, such as completion of risk assessments.

Qualifications

• College degree in science
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory procedures, standards, and quality systems applicable to minerals testing environments, including sound working knowledge of Intertek policies, procedures, and quality systems.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in a minerals laboratory, with exposure to sample preparation systems, fire assay analysis, carbon sulfur analysis, Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS), cyanide analysis and laboratory data entry processes.
• Experience with LIMS/CCLAS or similar laboratory information management systems.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving rord is required.