Oil Analysis Lab Leader: Quality, Safety & Growth

Gastops; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range CAD 85k–105k

Bonus or profit sharing

Health benefits

Growth opportunities

Social events

Job summary

Gastops is seeking an Laboratory Manager to lead the on-site oil analysis laboratory in Dartmouth, NS. You will manage lab operations, supervise technicians, and drive quality, safety, and performance metrics across the team.

The role requires 5+ years in relevant environments and 2+ years of people leadership, with a focus on continuous improvement and strong documentation practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, operations management, or similar.
• 5+ years experience in laboratory, manufacturing, repair & overhaul, or similar industrial environments.
• 2+ years directly managing people; hiring and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of lab operations, balancing resources and workload.
• Achieve and report on key performance metrics (on-time delivery, turnaround time, quality, cost, customer satisfaction).
• Coordinate billing/invoicing for lab samples and services.
• Supervise and manage all Lab technicians, including time/vacation/absence management and evaluations.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and training to maintain staffing levels.
• Collaborate with customers’ operations teams to ensure satisfaction and alignment.
• Maintain accurate records and traceability for all lab samples.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ASTM/ISO methods, and internal procedures.
• Lead audits and drive quality improvements; address non-conformances.
• Create and update process docs and work instructions as applicable.
• Identify and purchase shop tooling and supplies within budget.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Results oriented

Organization

Documentation

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Excel

ERP software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, operations management, or similar

Tools

Excel

ERP software

Job description

Gastops is seeking an Laboratory Manager to lead the on-site oil analysis laboratory in Dartmouth, NS. You will manage lab operations, supervise technicians, and drive quality, safety, and performance metrics across the team.

The role requires 5+ years in relevant environments and 2+ years of people leadership, with a focus on continuous improvement and strong documentation practices.