Laboratory Manager (Relief Pool) at SGS

Perth Airport, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Chemistry, Geochemistry, Laboratory Management, Staff Supervision, Administration, CCLAS LIMS, Business Finance, Client Communication, Quality Assurance, Sample Management, Equipment Maintenance, Training, Reporting, Budget Management, Technical Knowledge, Problem Solving

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Company Description SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards. 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. Ensure staff training and records are kept. Responsible for quality and accuracy of results. Provide regular management and quality reports. 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 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.

Responsibilities

The Laboratory Manager is responsible for managing laboratory operations, ensuring timely and quality results, and maintaining client communication. They will also oversee staff training, equipment maintenance, and contribute to budget management.