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 team in Tennant Creek, NT. This is a FIFO opportunity from Perth. The roster is 2 weeks on 2 weeks off days only

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.
• Maintain appropriate staff levels and encourage enhancement of skills.
• Ensure adequate organisational structure is in place.
• Ensure staff training and records are kept.
• Responsible for quality and accuracy of results.
• Provide regular management and quality reports.
• Maintain Quality Management System and Laboratory Manuals.
• 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
• Knowledge of Company Quality Systems
• Basic business finance understanding

Additional Information

• Keep clients informed on progress of samples and answer queries.
• Manage priorities and monitor progress to ensure timeliness and quality of results.
• Maintain appropriate staff levels and encourage enhancement of skills.
• Ensure adequate organisational structure is in place.
• Ensure staff training and records are kept.
• Responsible for quality and accuracy of results.
• Provide regular management and quality reports.
• Maintain Quality Management System and Laboratory Manuals.
• 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 budge