Laboratory Manager - Minerals

Intertek; Kershaw (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

401(k) with company match

Generous vacation / sick time (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Intertek is seeking a Minerals Laboratory Manager to lead the on-site minerals lab in Kershaw, SC. You will ensure contract KPIs, manage safety and budget, and drive efficient, accurate testing workflows while engaging staff and maintaining client satisfaction.

You will oversee resources, data quality, and end-of-month reporting, with a focus on risk management, compliance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• College degree in science and minerals lab experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a minerals laboratory with relevant analysis exposure.
• Experience with LIMS/CCLAS or similar systems.
• Valid driver's license and reliable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site laboratory operations, including invoicing, resource prioritization, and cost control.
• Ensure KPI alignment with contractual obligations and performance requirements.
• Provide timely analytical data, review delays, and prepare client reports.
• Conduct performance reviews and manage improvement processes with HR.
• Guide staff to improve performance and manage consumables and inventory.
• Maintain strong client relations and serve as primary client contact for contracts and escalation.
• Uphold OHSE standards and ensure safe work practices and procedures.
• Participate in risk assessments and other risk management activities.

Skills

Minerals lab

LIMS

Quality systems

Data entry

Safety compliance

Education

College degree in science

Degree in Chemistry/Geology/Metallurgy

Tools

LIMS/CCLAS

Job description

Job Description

Laboratory Manager - Minerals - Kershaw, South Carolina

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a

Job Description

Laboratory Manager - Minerals - Kershaw, South Carolina

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Minerals Laboratory Manager to join our Minerals team in Kershaw, SC. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the minerals testing and mining services industry.

Intertek Minerals provides geochemical assay and testing services, minerals inspection and trade services to support the minerals and mining supply chain globally from grassroots exploration to final product shipment. With industry-recognized technical expertise and an established global network, Intertek offers end to end Total Quality Assurance across our clients’ entire resource development chain. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for?

The purpose of this role is to ensure that Intertek's contractual obligations for the on-site laboratory are met in accordance with client requirements and Intertek's operational standards. This role is responsible for maintaining and continuously improving contract KPIs, ensuring laboratory operations are delivered safely, efficiently and within budget to support revenue and profitability outcomes. The role also focuses on engaging employees in laboratory operations and monitoring staff performance from both a safety and productivity perspective. The position requires regular review of daily operational data to ensure turnaround times (TAT) and quality standards are achieved, and proactive management of consumables and critical equipment spares to prevent disruption to laboratory performance.

Shift/Schedule

Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30am - 5:30pm

Salary & Benefits Information

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• 401(k) with company match
• generous vacation / sick time (PTO)
• tuition reimbursement
• and more

What you’ll do:

• Management of the resources available at the laboratory including preparation of invoices, setting priorities/objectives, allocating resources to ensure optimum outcomes whiles maintaining effective cost control.
• Ensure lab performance KPI are in line with contractual obligations and performance requirements.
• Ensure analytical data is provided on time and review any delays to optimize laboratory operations. Inclusive of monthly and quarterly end of month reports for client presentation and reviews.
• Conduct and oversee formal performance reviews, and manage performance improvement and disciplinary processes in consultation with HR.
• Provide guidance and counsel to staff for improving performance of employees.
• Personal management of consumables via monthly inventory and stock order.
• Maintain good client relations through regular formal and informal communication. Act as the primary point of contact for the client on contractual, performance, and escalation matters.
• Be responsible for OHSE, creating and maintaining a healthy and safe workplace environment.
• Ensure team complies with all work instructions, work procedures, safe work procedures and safe work instructions, including written methods and verbal instructions as per Intertek policies.
• Participate in all risk management processes, such as completion of risk assessments.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• College degree in science
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory procedures, standards, and quality systems applicable to minerals testing environments, including sound working knowledge of Intertek policies, procedures, and quality systems.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in a minerals laboratory, with exposure to sample preparation systems, fire assay analysis, carbon sulfur analysis, Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS), cyanide analysis and laboratory data entry processes.
• Experience with LIMS/CCLAS or similar laboratory information management systems.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving rord is required.

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Degree in Chemistry, Metallurgy or Geology, preferred
• At least three (3) experience managing a Gold mine site laboratory

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug‑free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre‑employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [e-mail] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

• Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

About Us

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state‑of‑the‑art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.