REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION ARE…

• A BSc /MSc in chemistry or other relevant disciplines.
• A minimum of 5 years of industry experience accompanied by progressive responsibility/authority in a commercial laboratory.
• Extensive experience in analytical science
• Experience managing a large team, with strong people, change management and conflict resolution skills
• Strong leadership skills and excellent interpersonal and emotional intelligence.
• Able to work to deadlines and adapt to changing conditions and ambiguity generating effective and pragmatic solutions to new situations and problems as they are presented.
• As a key participant in business development within the company, the candidate should be familiar with market/opportunities available to the Soil Laboratory.
• In dept knowledge of ISO 17025
• Proven ability to develop appropriately aggressive milestones and consistently achieve targets.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s (preferred)

Experience:

• lab manager: 5 years (preferred)

• Quality – maintaining ISO 17025 and extending the scope of accreditation as required
• Checking QC data from instruments and observing trends
• Review of results and reporting to the customer
• Training of staff and insuring on going competency is maintained for all staff
• Maintenance of instruments within the Soil Laboratory and troubleshooting with analyst to resolve issues
• Arranging annual internal verifications and calibrations
• Supervising staff in all sections of the soil lab
• Ensuring that Client relationship / customer care is a priority
• Validation of new methods and instruments as required
• Reporting to the QM and other Management and preparation of Management reports
• Participation in INAB audit preparation / INAB audits
• Preparation / participating in the preparation of Tender/proposals relevant to the soil laboratory
• Participation in audits/quality checks of the soil laboratory carried out by clients
• Preparation of quality reports and other performance reports as requested by clients
• Attendance of meetings off site when required
  · Implementing/Testing and validation of ongoing automation of the soil laboratory
  · LIMS development and Maintenance