Laboratory Manager

About the Company

Douglas Partners is a leading Australian engineering consultancy specialising in the fields of geotechnics, environment and groundwater. We employ over 600 staff across 19 offices with 14 NATA-accredited laboratories across Australia.

Douglas Partners values a diverse and inclusive workplace with all staff having the opportunity to contribute their unique perspective, technical expertise and experience to the task at hand, allowing us to better adapt to a changing world, recognise solutions from a different perspective and provide our clients best possible solutions and outcomes, whilst providing the opportunity for all staff to harness their full potential.

We are committed to a safe and healthy working environment for all staff and strive to create a positive safety culture where health and safety considerations permeate all that we do.

The Role

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Laboratory Manager to work in our Townsville laboratory.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Supervision and management of laboratory staff including training and upskilling of technicians;
• Mentoring and coaching of technical staff to develop and grow professionally in laboratory management and testing skills;
• Participation in the development of business opportunities in the Townsville & NQLD region and liaison with the Laboratory Business Manager to identify potential income streams;
• Coordination of day-to-day operational requirements of the testing laboratory;
• Liaison with internal staff and clients on testing schedules, methods, procedures and results;
• Overseeing the sampling, testing and reporting in accordance with the specifications, using appropriate test methods;
• Preparation of test reports and generating invoices;
• Reviewing all test reports issued with NATA endorsement before approval and issue to clients;
• Laboratory’s ongoing compliance to the laboratory management manual and ISO/IEC 17025;
• Management of the appropriate maintenance and calibration of all laboratory equipment; and
• Safeguard the laboratory by adopting safe operating procedures and processes at all times.

About You

You will be a team player with a high level of initiative, flexibility and enthusiasm. Your excellent communication skills, commitment, time management and your desire to deliver work to the highest standards are essential.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Engineering Managers to coordinate field work.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will possess:

• 5+ years of experience in laboratory and field testing of soils, aggregate and concrete testing to relevant Australian and NSW QDOT standards;
• Previous experience in managing a laboratory preferable;
• Cert IV in Laboratory Techniques;
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements;
• Ability to prepare and report NATA-certified results for clients;
• Proven ability to work under pressure, prioritise and schedule work to meet deadlines;
• Knowledge of WHS compliance and Risk Management requirements;
• Advanced experience in testing equipment;
• Intermediate experience with associated software including Outlook, Word and Excel;
• Demonstrated problem solving involving research, analysis and evaluation of information;
• A driver’s licence (manual) is essential;
• Nuclear gauge licence is desirable.

Benefits of Working for Douglas Partners

We offer comprehensive on-the-job training that will provide opportunities for a rewarding career. We aim to attract and retain the very best laboratory staff with:

• competitive remuneration;
• on the job training;
• career development;
• support for further studies - studies in laboratory operations, paid for by the company;
• incentive bonuses; and 
• a friendly and supportive work environment.

The successful applicant can expect a remuneration package commensurate with their qualifications and experience.

Interested?

If this opportunity excites you, we would love to hear from you!

Please submit a resume and brief covering letter demonstrating your qualifications, experience for consideration.