Laboratory 2ic

INTERTEK QUALITY ASSURANCE

ABOUT THE COMPANY

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 solutions for our customers’ operations and supply chains. Intertek Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enabling our customers to power ahead safely.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Provide onsite Laboratory site management for Intertek at a newly open Lead mine. The opportunity is present inclusive culture and work alongside the client to establish a technically strong and productive team to support analytical testing capabilities within the Intertek service scope. Ensure that staff are monitored and reviewed from a safety and productivity perspective. Roster 8 days on 6 days off - 12 hour days.

**Job Requirements**:
Key responsibilities are to assist the Laboratory Manager in the following:

- Management of resources available at the laboratory including preparation of staff rosters, setting priorities\objectives, review of consumables and chemicals to ensure optimum sample processing and maintaining effective cost control.
- Ensure analytical data reports are provided on time and review any delays to optimize laboratory operations.
- Ensure adequate QAQC is performed, and quality is maintained to satisfy QAQC guidelines within the service testing scope.
- Ensure performance reviews for employee are done and completed within stipulated time and provide guidance and counsel to staff for improving performance of employees.
- Personal management of consumables via monthly stocktake and order.
- Coordinates all administrative and personnel issues with the head office and HR Department.
- Provides the appropriate support, counselling and when necessary disciplinary measures to maintain the Intertek values and Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
- Maintain good client relations through monthly meetings and inform management of any issues.
- Ensures all activities within and undertaken by the laboratory meet with world class standards of Safety, Health, and Environment and with a great sense of duty of care.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of Laboratory Operations and issues.
- Radiation safety officer preferable
- Classical Titration for Pb, Zn and Cu, ISE, Eltra.
- Ability to consistently meet KPIs\ objectives.
- Ability to understand QAQC requirements for different sample types trade/shipment samples to process plant and grade control.
- Ability to understand Intertek corporate systems, procedures and policies.
- Good teambuilding and coaching skills.
- Ability to examine possibilities for improving financial management and reporting procedures for laboratory and associated operations.
- Must be customer service oriented
- Provide leadership and mentoring to a small group of people.
- Analytical problem solving ability
- Must be productivity and safety oriented
- Ensure personal discipline is maintained.

**BENEFITS**:

- A salary package commensurate with experience
- Access to the Intertek Australia employee benefits program, which includes;
- Corporate health insurance plans
- Corporate banking options
- Intertek’s employee assistance program

CULTURE

Intertek is a global organisation which respects diverse perspectives, experiences and traditions as essential, and values each employee’s contribution towards achieving its business objectives.