Laboratory Manager

Overview
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Laboratory Manager
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QinetiQ Target Systems - United Kingdom
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QinetiQ is a global defence and security company with 8,500+ employees in 50+ locations. We operate in four sectors, including the Australia Sector. The Australia Sector has over 1,200 employees across Australia, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom. The role is based in Brisbane and is part of the Engineering Services division. The successful candidate will support WHS compliance for the Hypersonic Structures & Materials Laboratory (HSML) and the Thermal Management Laboratory (TML) at Eagle Farm, QLD.
This 14-month fixed-term contract is integral to achieving laboratory compliance, scientific excellence, operational efficiency, and cross-regional alignment. You will lead a team, drive quality, regulatory compliance and innovation, and ensure equipment maintenance and availability.
Responsibilities
Plan and schedule activities within the laboratories and ensure equipment maintenance and availability.
Work with WHS and Engineering teams, risk owners and stakeholders to maintain laboratory compliance with QinetiQ, Defence and DSTG Safety Management Systems and Policies.
Conduct plant risk assessments and develop associated documentation (e.g., Plant SOPs, Competency Matrices, Maintenance schedules).
Assist with documenting laboratory processes and operating procedures, including Task/Process Risk Assessments.
Maintain complex scientific equipment, monitor performance, standardise and calibrate as necessary, including hands-on maintenance and coordinating external maintenance/calibration work.
Organise quotations and purchasing artifacts to support maintenance/calibration activities.
Assist with regular audits and workplace inspections and establish/maintain laboratory records.
Assist with planning/scheduling and ensure safe storage, handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
Maintain general laboratory housekeeping, stock PPE and lab consumables, and undertake procurement as required.
Ensure laboratory users are onboarded and hold appropriate competencies; update skills/competency matrices as required.
Perform additional duties to support laboratory operations and attend relevant site meetings with strong communication.
Qualifications and Experience
Experience in a hands-on laboratory environment and in laboratory management.
Experience with safety management and risk assessment processes.
Good written and verbal communication for a range of stakeholders.
Ability to develop positive relationships and work effectively as part of a team.
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
Qualifications or training relevant to laboratory management.
B.Eng in Mechanical/Aerospace/Chemical/Materials Engineering, or relevant vocational qualifications, or equivalent experience (desirable).
Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold or have recently held an NV1 Australian Defence security clearance.
Benefits
Competitive remuneration and benefits package with professional development opportunities.
Individual professional development allowance and access to LinkedIn Learning.
Flexible work options and purchased leave programs, up to 18 weeks paid parental leave, and an annual incentive scheme.
Complimentary salary continuance insurance and annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back.
Relaxed dress code.
QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening as part of our standard process.
Additional
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