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SGSLaboratory Manager
The Laboratory Manager at SGS has overall responsibility for laboratory operations, quality and efficiency. The role keeps the accredited quality management system compliant with ISO/IEC 17025,…
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The Laboratory Manager at SGS has overall responsibility for laboratory operations, quality and efficiency. The role keeps the accredited quality management system compliant with ISO/IEC 17025, supervises staff, and authorises the evaluation and reporting of analytical results. It also promotes health and safety, supports budgeting for projects and new services, and handles technical issues of unusual complexity. The posting asks for a chemistry degree and several years of managerial experience…
Job Description
The Laboratory Manager at SGS has overall responsibility for laboratory operations, quality and efficiency. The role keeps the accredited quality management system compliant with ISO/IEC 17025, supervises staff, and authorises the evaluation and reporting of analytical results. It also promotes health and safety, supports budgeting for projects and new services, and handles technical issues of unusual complexity. The posting asks for a chemistry degree and several years of managerial experience in a geochemical or mining laboratory.
Responsibilities
- Oversee laboratory operations, efficiency and overall quality
- Keep the accredited quality management system compliant with ISO/IEC 17025
- Supervise and lead laboratory staff
- Evaluate and authorise analytical results and support budgeting for new services
Requirements
- Five years of supervisory experience at management level in a geochemical field
- Extensive laboratory experience in a mining environment
- Good working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025
- Strong organisational, verbal and written communication skills
Qualifications
- BSc in chemistry or an equivalent qualification
- Instrumentation skills
Core Skills
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Where is this role?
The posting lists South Africa as the location, on site, in a full-time role.
What experience does it require?
The posting asks for five years of supervision at management level in a geochemical field and extensive laboratory experience in a mining environment.
What does the role include and is pay stated?
Duties include quality system compliance, staff supervision and authorising results. The posting does not specify a salary.
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