Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

Role based in Tennant Creek, NT
Permanent Full-time role
FIFO 15 days on/13 days off

SGS is seeking a motivated and experiences Laboratory Supervisor to join our team on a FIFO basis in at our laboratory in Tennant Creek, NT. Working within a dynamic and safety-focused environment, you’ll be responsible for the operation of the laboratory in the absence of the Laboratory Manager. Manage the day to day operations of the Laboratory to provide analytical and technical services to the clients, ensuring that the working environment is safe and clean at all times.

Responsibilities are however not limited to:

Address any issues of safety, quality or HR non compliance
Analysis as specified in the client contract.
Manage priorities and monitor progress to ensure timeliness and quality of results are met.
Supervise laboratory personnel with respect to safety, quality and production.
Adhere to site methods, procedures and protocols.
Data review and issue completed reports.
Train staff to maintain and improve their knowledge to be able to contribute towards progression of the laboratory.
Schedule regular maintenance.
Other duties as required.

Qualifications

About You

Experience in laboratory work and wet chemical knowledge.
Experience in sample preparation.
Experience in Acid Digest, AAS and gold assay techniques.
Experience in supervising staff.
Experience working in a remote laboratory advantageous.
Basic understanding of computer applications.

Additional Information

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.

•   As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
•   Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
•   Paid parental leave
•   Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
•   Corporate health & wellbeing offers
•   Ongoing learning & development
•   Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
•   SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.