Lead FIFO Lab Manager: Perth–Pilbara

Intertek; Shire Of East Pilbara; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate health insurance

Employee assistance program

Corporate banking options

Job summary

Intertek seeks a Laboratory Manager to lead our geochemical laboratory operations onsite in Western Australia, FIFO Perth to Pilbara. You will drive safety, quality and continuous improvement while coordinating a high-performing team and stakeholder engagement across sites.

Reporting to the Robotics Laboratories division, you will implement robust QA/QC, manage costs and ensure regulatory compliance, with emphasis on XRF analysis and iron ore beneficiation where applicable.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in geochemical laboratory operations and quality systems.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to lead teams, manage change, and resolve conflict.
• Commitment to health, safety and environmental practices.
• Strong analytical, technical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Understanding and experience in XRF analysis and Iron Ore beneficiation desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy including MS Office and LIMS.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in a scientific discipline.
• S26 or minimum 2 years in a similar role.
• RSO certification, or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage laboratory operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all OHS&E, site, and regulatory requirements.
• Motivate, manage and develop a high-performing team through effective leadership, coaching, and performance management.
• Ensure QA/QC systems and processes are maintained and followed to deliver accurate and reliable results.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to meet contractual and production requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement across laboratory systems, instrumentation, and workflows.
• Oversee reporting processes and ensure clear, timely communication across stakeholders.
• Maintain high laboratory standards including housekeeping, equipment maintenance, and inventory management.
• Monitor and manage laboratory costs to support operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

QA/QC

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

MS Office

LIMS

Education

BSc/Graduate in a scientific discipline

Tools

LIMS

MS Office

Job description

Intertek seeks a Laboratory Manager to lead our geochemical laboratory operations onsite in Western Australia, FIFO Perth to Pilbara. You will drive safety, quality and continuous improvement while coordinating a high-performing team and stakeholder engagement across sites.

Reporting to the Robotics Laboratories division, you will implement robust QA/QC, manage costs and ensure regulatory compliance, with emphasis on XRF analysis and iron ore beneficiation where applicable.