Laboratory Supervisor

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 Australiais a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy ofover 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,600 employees across Australia.We are accredited byNATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

Job Description

SGS is seeking a motivated and experiences Laboratory Supervisor to join our team on a FIFO basis in at our laboratory in Tennant Creek, NT. Working within a dynamic and safety-focused environment, you’ll be responsible for the operation of the laboratory in the absence of the Laboratory Manager. Manage the day to day operations of the Laboratory to provide analytical and technical services to the clients, ensuring that the working environment is safe and clean at all times.

Responsibilities are however not limited to:

• 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 are met.
• 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.

Qualifications

About You, the successful applicant will have:

• 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.

Additional Information

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.

• As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
• Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
• Corporate health & wellbeing offers
• Ongoing learning & development
• Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
• SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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