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Douglas Partners Pty Ltd is an industry-leading geotechnical, environmental and groundwater consulting firm employing over 600 people throughout 19 offices across Australia, including 14 NATA-accredited laboratories.
A company with over 60 years' experience and a work culture that is empowering, supportive, and inclusive where people matter most!
We are committed to a safe and healthy working environment for all staff and strive to create a positive safety culture where health and safety considerations permeate all that we do.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician to expand their career into a management position within the CMT industry. This position may suit a person who is fed up with FIFO work and wishes to have a better work-life balance.
What the role is
We are seeking a Laboratory Manager to work in our NATA-accredited Gold Coast Laboratory.
Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will be responsible for:
* Supervision and management of laboratory staff including training and upskilling of technicians;
* Mentoring and coaching of technical staff to develop and grow professionally in laboratory management and testing skills;
* Participation in the development of business opportunities around the Gold Coast region and liaison with the Laboratory Business Manager to identify potential income streams;
* Coordination of day-to-day operational requirements of the testing laboratory;
* Liaison with internal staff and clients on testing schedules, methods, procedures, and results;
* Overseeing the sampling, testing, and reporting in accordance with the specifications, using appropriate test methods;
* Preparation of test reports and generating invoices;
* Reviewing all test reports issued with NATA endorsement before approval and issue to clients;
* Laboratory’s ongoing compliance to the laboratory management manual and ISO/IEC17025;
* Management of the appropriate maintenance and calibration of all laboratory equipment; and
* Safeguard the Laboratory by adopting safe operating procedures and processes at all times.
About you
You will be a team player with a high level of initiative, flexibility, and enthusiasm. Your excellent communication skills, commitment, time management, and your desire to deliver work to the highest standards are essential.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Branch Manager to plan and project manage a sector within the business.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will possess:
* 5+ years of experience in laboratory and field testing of soils, aggregate, and concrete testing to relevant Australian and QLD Main Roads standards;
* Previous experience in managing a laboratory;
* Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques, Diploma or Degree-qualified;
* Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements;
* Ability to prepare and report NATA-certified results for clients;
* Proven ability to work under pressure, prioritise and schedule work to meet deadlines;
* Knowledge of WHS compliance and Risk Management requirements;
* Advanced experience in testing equipment;
* Intermediate experience with associated software including Outlook, Word, and Excel;
* Demonstrated problem solving involving research, analysis, and evaluation of information;
* Australian Driver’s licence is essential;
* Nuclear gauge licence is desirable.
Training and Development
* On-the-job training.
* Support for further studies – external certificate courses in laboratory operations, paid for by the company.
* A management structure that provides support that covers all parts of the business.
What's in it for you
* Incentive bonus.
* Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing.
* Discount offers on your shopping through our Douglas Good Deals.
* Coaching and mentoring from some of the industry’s top leaders.
Application should include
* A brief cover letter demonstrating how you would fulfil this role.
* A resume and any work experience references.
Your application will include the following questions:
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* How many years' experience do you have as a Laboratory Manager?
* Do you have experience working in a NATA accredited laboratory?
* Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of ISO 17025?
* Do you have a Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques?
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