FIFO Laboratory Supervisor — Lead, Train & Ensure Quality

SGS; Tennant Creek; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Paid parental leave

Volunteer day and blood donations

Job summary

SGS Australia is seeking a motivated Laboratory Supervisor to join our Tennant Creek lab on a FIFO basis. You will oversee laboratory operations in the Laboratory Manager’s absence, ensuring safety, quality and timely analytical service for clients in a dynamic, remote environment.

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience in wet chemistry, sample preparation, Acid Digest, AAS and gold assay techniques, plus experience supervising staff and working in remote laboratories.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory work and wet chemical knowledge.
• Experience in sample preparation.
• Experience in Acid Digest, AAS and gold assay techniques.
• Experience in supervising staff.
• Experience working in a remote laboratory advantageous.
• Basic understanding of computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Address any issues of safety, quality or HR non compliance
• Analysis as specified in the client contract.
• Manage priorities and monitor progress to ensure timeliness and quality of results.
• Supervise laboratory personnel with respect to safety, quality and production.
• Adhere to site methods, procedures and protocols.
• Data review and issue completed reports.
• Train staff to maintain and improve their knowledge to be able to contribute towards progression of the laboratory.
• Schedule regular maintenance.

Skills

Laboratory supervision

Wet chemistry

Sample preparation

Acid Digest

AAS

Gold assay

Remote laboratory experience

Staff supervision

Safety procedures

Job description

SGS Australia is seeking a motivated Laboratory Supervisor to join our Tennant Creek lab on a FIFO basis. You will oversee laboratory operations in the Laboratory Manager’s absence, ensuring safety, quality and timely analytical service for clients in a dynamic, remote environment.

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience in wet chemistry, sample preparation, Acid Digest, AAS and gold assay techniques, plus experience supervising staff and working in remote laboratories.