Laboratory Manager

Company Description

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Laboratory Manager to lead laboratory operations with this FIFO role to join our onsite geochemical laboratories and ensure the delivery of high-quality analytical services. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who is passionate about safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include, however, are not limited to:

• Lead, mentor, and develop laboratory staff, maintaining appropriate staffing levels

• Encourage continuous improvement and skills development across the team

• Liaise with clients regarding sample analysis requirements and technical queries

• Prepare and deliver monthly reports to clients and senior management

• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS)

• Ensure non-conformances are recorded, investigated, and closed out in a timely manner

• Oversee sample preparation and analytical processes

• Manage laboratory budgets and maintain responsibility for P&L performance

• Maintain accurate staff training records and compliance documentation

Qualifications

the ideal candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Chemistry or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience

• Demonstrated experience in laboratory management or supervision

• Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems

• Experience using CCLAS LIMS

• Technical experience with:

  • ICP-OES and ICP-MS
  • Peroxide fusion and lithium metaborate fusion
  • Sample preparation techniques

• Strong organisational, leadership, and communication skills

Additional Information

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.

• As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work

• Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business

• Paid parental leave

• Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations

• Corporate health & wellbeing offers

• Ongoing learning & development

• Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)

• SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.