Microbiology Team Leader

Competitive salary and growth opportunities
- Challenging role for someone looking to step up
- Great team culture in a busy laboratory

**Imagine your future with us**
At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive.

Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.

**The role**:
The ALS Environmental Sydney business is renowned for quality, consistency and client service whilst holding a leading market position within Australia.

Due to sustained growth, we are seeking a suitably experienced and qualified professional to fulfil the role of
**Microbiology Team Leader**.

The successful applicant will have a hands-on role in coordinating a team characterized by exceptional customer service, superior data quality, exceeding customer expectations and on-time delivery of results.

The core duties of this role include assisting with the daily coordination of laboratory operations to maximize the throughput of high-quality, on-time reporting of results to internal and external stakeholders. Working closely with the customer service, sample receipt and laboratory supervisors, this role will report directly to the State Manager and will be essential to optimize all facets of the Sydney Environmental Laboratory, particularly in relation to turnaround time and compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

- Scheduling and management of work through the Microbiology to maximize on-time delivery
- Supervising the Microbiology team and management of staff resources including technical training and development
- Overall efficiency of operations and ensuring the section is suitably equipped and using approved methodologies
- Quality System Conformance ensuring that data quality meets or exceeds company and market-acceptable standards
- Assessing Result Quality, Audits, Corrective Actions and Complaints and implementing improvements as required
- Training, analysis, reporting and development of new services

**The essentials**:

- Bachelor of Science (Microbiology or Biology).
- Experience in a commercial microbiology laboratory.
- Experience with algae counting and/or cryptosporidium analysis highly desirable.
- NATA accreditation and a sound understanding of NATA requirements and ISO 17025
- A good knowledge of Quality Systems and Quality Control procedures
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to confidently manage a demanding workload.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent management/supervisory skills.
- Dedication to good laboratory practices relating to quality of results and health and safety.

**Working at ALS**
Our people drive our success at ALS.

We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other.

At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.

Our benefits include:

- Health fund discounts with Bupa
- Opportunity to salary sacrifice car costs with Autopia
- Corporate superannuation benefits with Australian Retirement Trust
- Online learning system with extensive modules of choice
- Friendly working environment with accessible management
- Influenza Vaccinations

**Everyone matters**
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

**About ALS**
ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.

**Eligibility**
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

**How to apply