AddressCompany Description
We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
SGS Australia is seeking an experienced, capable, dedicated, Laboratory Manager to join our team based at Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the laboratory to provide analytical and technical services to the clients, ensuring that the working environment is safe and clean at all times. You will develop a business strategy for the existing and potential clients utilising the Geochemistry Marketing Department as required.
- Role based in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.
- Permanent position.
- Full-time, working 38 hours a week.
Qualifications
Responsibilities will include, however, are not limited to:
- Ensuring a safe and clean working environment.
- Keeping clients informed on progress of samples and answer queries.
- Managing priorities and monitor progress to ensure timeliness and quality of results.
- Maintaining appropriate staff levels and encourage enhancement of skills.
- Ensuring adequate organisational structure is in place.
- Ensuring staff training and records are kept.
- Responsibility for quality and accuracy of results.
- Providing regular management and quality reports.
- Maintaining Quality Management System and Laboratory Manuals.
- Ensuring equipment is adequately maintained.
- Maintaining and improve own knowledge to be able to contribute towards progression of the laboratory.
- Responsibility for P&L whilst working within a defined budget.
- Contributing to setting operating and capex budget.
- Being compliant to all SGS QHSE and HR policies and procedures.
- At all times, complying with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
Additional Information
We are looking for candidates who come from a fast-paced background, has dealt with complex clients and delivered high standard services. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- Professional qualifications in chemistry or a related discipline or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Experience in 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.
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.
