Laboratory Manager (Fifo Perth To Pilbara)

About the company

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 45,000 people in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers’ operations and supply chains. 

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, results oriented Laboratory Manager to join our mine sites laboratories leadership team.  The role is Perth-based, with FIFO to client site in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The Laboratory Manager will be responsible for the overall operation of the client-based laboratory, managing their teams to ensure compliance with both Intertek and Client laboratory operating procedures, policies and standards, and to meet critical client deliverables.

Duties

The primary responsibilities of the role include:

• Managing the overall laboratory operation and ensuring safe, efficient and quality operations and service.
• Liaising with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure contractual and production requirements are met.
• Be responsible for onsite OHS & E, creating and maintaining a healthy and safe workplace environment. Ensure safety procedures are followed at all times, in accordance with Site, State and local guidelines. 
• Responsibility for the management of staff, including hiring, onboarding, coaching and evaluating team members to enhance operational performance and compliance
• Managing site QAQC system and ensuring validity and reliability of results.
• Driving continuous improvement of systems, instrumentation and laboratory workflow.
• Managing both external and internal reporting and ensuring clear communication with all stakeholders
• Ensure all staff are adequately trained and provide technical support as required, utilising and championing training programs available for employees.
• Maintain laboratory hygiene and general housekeeping as required.
• Control inventory management process for all laboratory equipment and supplies 
• Responsible for managing maintenance
• Managing and monitoring of laboratory costs.
• Building and maintaining a positive workplace culture as a foundation for embedding high employee engagement.

Skills and Qualifications

To be successful, candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Cert IV in laboratory practices or higher qualification. Tertiary qualification in Science and relevant discipline is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety and working knowledge of OHS policies and practices
• Extensive knowledge of relevant laboratory procedures and standards.
• Previous experience working in a remote site or performing a continuous roster. 
• Statutory Supervisor qualification
• Experience successfully managing teams, leading through change and managing conflict
• Comprehensive technical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong verbal and written and communication skills.
• Strong analytical ability with sound mechanical aptitude.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills (Excel)
• Manual driver’s license.

Culture 

Intertek is an Equal Opportunity employer and it is our Company’s policy to employ suitably qualified or experienced persons without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment due to their ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected group status.

We recognise and respect the value and contribution that individuals of different backgrounds, cultures and perspectives bring to our organization and we are committed to providing a positive, safe and inclusive work environment for everyone in our diverse and talented team.

Intertek is also committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, equitable and accessible for people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply for our vacancies. If you have any questions in relation to our recruitment process, please email us at ***************@intertek.com.
 

Remuneration & benefits 

You will enjoy

• A competitive salary package commensurate with experience
• Relocation assistance provided to suitable candidates
•  Access to the Intertek Australia employee benefits program, which includes
• Corporate health insurance plans
• Corporate banking options
• Intertek’s employee assistance program

 How to Apply? 

To apply for this exciting opportunity please apply via Seek.  Your application should include an up-to-date CV. 

Please note that only candidates who are progressed in the selection process will be notified.