Laboratory Manager

About Bureau Veritas:

Bureau Veritas is a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification Services. Founded in 1828, the group has in excess of 84,000 employees serving over 400,000 clients and located in 140 countries.

Bureau Veritas Minerals are renowned in Australia, and around the globe, for the quality and breadth of our capabilities across Geoanalytical Testing, Mineral Processing, Mineralogy and Metals & Minerals Trade.

The role:

We are seeking a Laboratory Manager for our Geo-Analytical Laboratory in Adelaide, SA who will be responsible for managing the laboratory operations. In this role you will be responsible for the effective management, operation, and the safety of the laboratory. You will coordinate activities, provide technical support, and oversee staff.

What’s needed?

Ideally you will have previous experience and the following skillsets:

• Provide a clean and safe working environment for staff to safely work and develop following all QHSE procedures and policies
• Ensuring the Financial and Functional control of the Lab meets or exceeds the KPI’s and the business expectations, to maximise the operational profit
• Provide feedback regarding quality of work and requirements for improvement to the Laboratory Staff, monitoring performance and development and performance manage where required
• Maximise equipment efficiencies, ensuring equipment is regularly Maintained, Calibrated and Repaired in a timely manner
• Provide technical support to our Business Development Team, Client Service Team and our remote regional sites, where required
• Provide feedback and background to the origin of samples, the process the sample undergoes before it reaches the laboratory and the relevance of the quality of standards and information provided to clients
• Ensure ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 accreditation is kept and managed
• Coordination of day-to-day operational requirements of the testing laboratory and ensure work is completed in a timely manner
• Supervision and management of laboratory staff including training and upskilling of technicians
• Participate in arranging and hosting current client and prospective client visits

What will you bring to the role?

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related course
• Quantifiable practical experience in Geochemical Lab is an advantage
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement new initiatives that improve the department/organisation
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment, related supplies, computer hardware and software, and their applications
• Extensive experience in Geo-analytical Laboratories
• Good understanding of sample testing operations and maintenance is required
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills are required.
• Proficient computer software literacy
• Excellent organisational, teamwork, problem solving and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in Sample preparation and other laboratory analysis will be advantageous
• Experience in Sample Analysis and Quality Control would be highly regarded
• Current Radiation licence to operate X-Ray instrumentation will be highly regarded
• Experience as a Radiation Officer will be highly regarded
• Exposure to operating and maintaining Spectral equipment is highly regarded

The benefits 

We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as: 

• Fantastic Training and Development opportunities; an annual review to plan your career development. 
• Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform 
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework’s 
• Access to Cliqit, an employee benefits program

This role offers more than building a resume—it’s a chance to leave your mark. We offer you the opportunity to build your career and give you the recognition you deserve. Make an impact doing work you can be proud of at Bureau Veritas. Contribute to a global mission to enhance standards with integrity, and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all. The opportunity to work within a supportive close-knit team, learn new skills and gain training which could lead to the broader Bureau Veritas network for future career development.

 Apply now to join Bureau Veritas and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all.  

Bureau Veritas are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.