Post Overview
Role Summary
Provide technical leadership in oil and water analysis, laboratory operations, staff training and quality management. Ensure accurate and timely results, compliance with safety procedures and quality standards, and effective day-to-day laboratory operations.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum 5 years of laboratory experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Formal qualification in chemistry, science or a relevant field.
- Experience in microbiological testing is an advantage.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Strong computer skills, including Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
Key Responsibilities
- Enforce laboratory safety procedures and ensure correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Maintain compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001 and other applicable quality requirements.
- Perform and oversee routine and specialised oil and water analyses using laboratory instrumentation.
- Ensure analytical procedures are followed and results are accurate and reliable.
- Train, mentor and assess laboratory staff to ensure technical competence.
- Manage sample receipt, LIMS data entry, and accurate recording of client and equipment information.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised laboratory, including equipment, workspaces and waste management.
- Undertake other technical and operational duties as directed by laboratory management.
Working Conditions
- Hours: Typically, 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday, 7:50 am–4:30 pm, with Saturday or Sunday work from 7:50 am–12:30 pm as scheduled. Hours include scheduled breaks.
- Employment: Salaried position, with overtime as required.
- Leave: Three weeks of annual leave, subject to company policy, and up to nine days of paid sick leave per year upon presentation of a medical certificate.
- Flexibility: Working hours may change at short notice, and shift work may be required to meet operational needs.