Laboratory Supervisor - Minerals

Intertek; Kershaw (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Intertek in Kershaw, SC seeks a Minerals Laboratory Supervisor to lead a small team and manage daily lab operations under the Laboratory Manager. You’ll ensure compliance with procedures, safety standards, and client requirements while coordinating maintenance and reporting.

The role supports ISO17025 accreditation, requires an Associates degree in Science and 2+ years supervising minerals labs, and offers comprehensive benefits and a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Science.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory procedures, standards, and quality systems in mineral testing.
• Minimum of two years’ supervising experience in a minerals laboratory.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operation of site facilities to ensure safe, efficient delivery and quality.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance per schedules and site requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of processes, maintenance, and records.
• Conduct testing and reporting per methods, instructions, and manuals.
• Supervise and motivate a team of technicians to meet objectives.
• Ensure ISO17025 accreditation requirements are met.
• Comply with all work instructions and safety procedures.
• Participate in risk assessments and hazard controls.

Skills

Supervising in minerals lab

Lab procedures knowledge

Driver’s license

Team leadership

Education

Associates degree in Science

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Fire assay analysis

Carbon sulfur analysis

Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS)

Cyanide analysis

Laboratory data entry

Job description

Laboratory Supervisor - 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 Supervisor 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?

Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, the Lab Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the laboratory while managing a small team to ensure compliance with both Intertek and Client laboratory operating procedures, policies, standards and relevant legislation.

Shift/Schedule: 12 hour rotating shifts

Salary & Benefits Information

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you’ll do:

• Supervise the day-to-day operation of site facilities to ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards
• Coordinate and supervise preventative maintenance activities in accordance with approved maintenance schedules and site requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation of processes, maintenance activities, and records
• Conduct testing and reporting in accordance with laboratory work instructions, test methods, preparation instructions, and relevant manuals
• Supervise, support, and motivate a team of Technicians to achieve day-to-day operational, safety, and quality objectives
• Ensure the laboratory is maintained in accordance with ISO17025 accreditation requirements and applicable standards
• Comply with all applicable work instructions, work procedures, safe work procedures, safe work instructions, and lawful directions provided by the Lab Manager - Minerals, whether written or verbal
• Participate in risk management activities, including the completion of risk assessments and hazard controls

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Science
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory procedures, standards, and quality systems applicable to mineral testing environments, including sound working knowledge of Intertek policies, procedures, and quality systems
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience supervising 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
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• At least two years of experience supervising a Gold or Base Metals mine site laboratory shift or team

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.

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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.