Laboratory Supervisor

Job description

the employer is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. As a Laboratory Supervisor you will oversee daily laboratory operations across Sample Preparation, Fire Assay and Wet Chemistry/Instrumental sections. You will coordinate laboratory personnel, manage workflows and provide technical guidance to ensure accurate results, efficient operations and timely delivery in line with the employer standards and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements. The role requires strong practical knowledge of laboratory processes, especially Wet Chemistry, and the ability to guide a team while maintaining high safety, quality and productivity standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Geochemistry, Metallurgy or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a mineral, geochemistry or analytical laboratory
• Practical experience in Sample Preparation, Fire Assay and Wet Chemistry operations
• Strong hands‑on experience in Wet Chemistry including sample digestion, reagent preparation and dilutions
• Experience operating analytical instruments such as AAS, ICP, UV and XRF
• Experience using LIMS for sample tracking, workflow and result management
• Preferred experience supervising or coordinating laboratory personnel and production activities
• Good understanding of laboratory workflows, analytical techniques and quality‑control procedures
• Ability to operate and perform routine troubleshooting of laboratory instruments
• Knowledge of equipment calibration/verification, maintenance records and laboratory documentation
• Understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 and laboratory quality management requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Good written and spoken English
• Strong organizational, supervisory, problem‑solving and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple activities, coordinate resources and work effectively under pressure
• Commitment to quality, safety, ethics and integrity

Skills