Laboratory Manager

Joining your new family

Joining Bova Aus means you are joining a family. We aim to give every employee an experience that they will remember for the rest of their working life. Bova Aus has huge plans, and our vision is to be the leading Veterinary Specialist Manufacturer in the world. Bova Aus has been on an exceptional growth trajectory for the past two years which has seen us double in size. We don’t want to stop there, our goal is to grow into other countries and provide our Quality Assured products to animals across the world.

Life at Bova Aus

We understand that work is just one aspect of life, that’s why when you join Bova Aus you are joining the Bova Family. As a family, we strive to provide our family members with a number of benefits that focus on you and your wellbeing, including:

• Flexible working arrangements so your personal life doesn’t take a back step to your professional life.
• Carers Leave for Pets so you can take care of your little furry family member.
• Free Health and Wellbeing resources and coaching through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to x2 Bova Days each calendar year so you can take the time when you need to feel refreshed.
• Relax and enjoy free in-house Yoga sessions and massages.
• Supportive and friendly working environment as you wouldn’t expect anything less from your family.
• Corporate discounts from several large businesses across Australia so you can keep more of your money in your pocket.

Your Opportunity

We're looking for a passionate Laboratory Manager to join our high performing Laboratory team on a Permanent Full-time basis (38 hours per week) roster from Monday to Friday.

The suitable candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations, including technician scheduling, resource allocation and maintaining the daily workflow within the Laboratory.
• Audit the daily workflow to ensure high quality standards are being met.
• Oversee the Laboratory budget including equipment, supplies, staff wages etc. and collaborate with the Operations Manager on annual budget planning.
• Address staffing gaps and performance issues, escalating to Human Resources when necessary.
• Conduct periodic reviews for staff and identify training needs and support training plans for staff development.
• Ensure a high standard of safety across the department and immediately address areas of concern.
• Raise any ongoing safety concerns with the Operations Manager and Human Resources Manager.
• Maintain and optimise regular communication with all direct reports, indirect reports and other relevant parties through channels such as Lab Support email and Toolbox talks.
• Manage resources effectively to facilitate seamless production and review of all department processes to ensure continuous improvement and maximized efficiencies in departments.
• Oversees the introduction of new processes from the identification of business needs, through to the timely introduction and formal acceptance of the change by all staff.
• In conjunction with QA and relevant subject matter experts, write and review SOPs for the Laboratory.
• Contribute to the success of Operational strategies through identification, development, implementation and completion of department projects and goals.
• Collaborate with Procurement Team to prevent stock shortages.
• Oversee the installation of new equipment and repair of damaged / broken equipment.
• Responsible for the general day-to-day functionality and maintenance of the laboratory facility and any program/ software/ IT systems within departments, taking immediate and appropriate actions where required or notifying relevant departments of required actions.
• Oversee the monthly clean schedule and ensure the Laboratory is set up as to not delay the cleaning process.

What you will bring to our Family

• A passionate to help animals is a must.
• Tertiary qualification and relevant practical experience in a similar role.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience managing a large team.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining Laboratory SOP’s.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-tasks and delegate where required.
• Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates ability to follow SOP’s and how to solve issues if they arise.
• Demonstrates strong leadership capabilities.
• Experience in compounding is considered advantageous, but not essential as training is provided.

How to join the Bova Family

If you think this is the right role for you, then please 'Apply for this job'. Our promise is to get back to every individual candidate who applies for this role.

No recruitment agencies please.

At Bova Aus we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital or disability status. Bova Aus is pledged as an EEO employer and is committed to workplace diversity.