Quality Supervisor, Lab Services (ISO 17025)

Saskatchewan Research Council; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Flexible retirement options

Insurance benefits

Professional development opportunities

Robust safety program

Outstanding team environment

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) invites applications for a Quality Supervisor to lead the Quality and Administrative team within Lab Services in Saskatoon. You will oversee the quality assurance program, drive audits, and coordinate continuous improvement across laboratory operations.

You will engage with staff and clients to address quality concerns, manage NCRs, and support new analytical method implementations while guiding documentation and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible laboratory experience, including experience supporting or maintaining ISO 17025 accredited quality systems.
• Previous experience providing day-to-day work direction, coaching, training, or supervision to staff is considered an asset.
• Experience with analytical laboratory processes and method validation is considered an asset.
• Experience in geochemistry and uranium, rare earth element (REE), precious metals or base metals exploration industries is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with laboratory information systems, quality documentation systems, and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Quality and Administrative team by setting priorities, assigning work, monitoring progress, coaching and supporting the effective delivery of the quality assurance and administrative services.
• Maintain and oversee the laboratory Quality Management System.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, proficiency testing programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure quality documentation, standard operating procedures, records, and reporting requirements are current, accurate, and effectively maintained.
• Collaborate with laboratory leadership, employees, technical staff, and clients to address quality concerns, resolve operational quality issues, and promote consistent application of quality requirements across laboratory activities.
• Lead root cause investigations and oversee the management of non-conformance reports (NCRs), corrective action logs, and risk registers.
• Support the implementation of new analytical methods, laboratory processes, and instrumentation.
• Provide quality-related guidance and support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with business development activities, client retention initiatives, and promotion of laboratory services.
• Support operational planning, resource coordination, performance monitoring, and quality initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Quality management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Quality documentation systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) invites applications for a Quality Supervisor to lead the Quality and Administrative team within Lab Services in Saskatoon. You will oversee the quality assurance program, drive audits, and coordinate continuous improvement across laboratory operations.

You will engage with staff and clients to address quality concerns, manage NCRs, and support new analytical method implementations while guiding documentation and procedures.