Laboratory Team Leader

Albemarle in Australia – Be An Essential Element To A Brighter Future Albemarle is a global leader in transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. We are one of the biggest producers of lithium in the world and Australia is critical to our energy storage business.Our new world class Lithium Hydroxide Processing Plant at Kemerton, near Bunbury in the South West of Western Australia, is the most modern plant globally and is set for major expansion. Albemarle investment in Australia spans mining joint ventures and processing operations. Our corporate office sits in the heart of the Perth CBD.We are a rapidly growing part of Albemarle Corporation which has nearly 7000 employees worldwide across energy storage and specialty chemicals. We are suppliers of choice for leading companies including the world’s biggest electric vehicle manufacturers, and makers of batteries and electronics.The work we do at Albemarle helps to pioneer new ways to move, power, connect, and protect. The RoleThe Laboratory provides an analytical testing service to support the requirements of various processes and stakeholders operating within the site. Analytical data generated by the laboratory supports operations by facilitating process control and plant performance monitoring, environmental and compliance monitoring and through the evaluation of final product quality conformance to promote product sell through.The Laboratory Team Leader role will provide technical support to the Laboratory through the provision of technical expertise and mentoring of team members to ensure reliable and accurate analytical results are generated within agreed and specified turnaround times.It is a residential role, you will work full time at our Kemerton site, and will be required to work on operational shift roster.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide leadership and technical support to team members through mentoring to promote self-management and independent problem-solving capabilitiesDrive method development and validation activities Prepare technical documentationEvaluate the acceptability of analytical results in areas of responsibility and assume approved signatory responsibilitiesEnsure quality assurance within the Laboratory is consistently maintained in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirementsEffectively communicate all information to relevant stakeholders and team members at all timesOn OfferThe successful candidate will be provided with an attractive salary package and the following employee benefits:12% superannuationAnnual Incentive Plan SchemePrivate Health Insurance subsidy - up to $1500 per yearNovated LeasingLife Insurance and Income Protection Insurance About YouAlbemarle is a values-driven company that appreciates and promotes resilience, equity, inclusion and diversity of background, experience and expertise. As the successful candidate you will possess:Solid laboratory experienceSound knowledge through the application of various analytical techniques for example but not limited to ICP-AES, GF-AAS, XRF, PSD and classical techniquesWell- developed leadership skills including high level communication, coaching, influencing and negotiation skillsDemonstrated laboratory system development experienceWorking knowledge of laboratory health and safety requirements and expectationsWorking knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 requirementsSupervisory experience highly desirableProduction plant processing experience highly desirableEducation/Qualification RequirementsTertiary qualification in Science and/ or Chemistry or a related disciplineAlbemarle requires successful applicants to pass a pre-employment medical, and complete on-boarding verification of employment history, right to work, qualifications and police clearance. Albemarle acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and cultures; and to Elders past and present.Albemarle is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from people encompassing diversity of age, ethnicity and cultural background - including First Nations Australians, and from those with varied religious beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical ability and thinking styles, family background and level of education and experience.