Laboratory Supervisor – Geochemistry, Mineral Laboratory

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Saudi Arabia.

📋 Description

• Oversee and manage daily operations within the Sample Preparation, Fire Assay, and Wet Chemistry/Instrumental divisions.

• Distribute workload, personnel, and resources to achieve production goals and meet customer turnaround expectations.

• Offer practical technical assistance and mentoring to Chemists, Technicians, and other lab staff, especially in Wet Chemistry.

• Supervise sample digestion, preparation of solutions and reagents, dilutions, and associated analytical procedures.

• Track laboratory workflow and escalate any major technical or production-related challenges.

• Facilitate training, guidance, and skills development for laboratory staff.

• Ensure adherence to analytical methods, established procedures, and work instructions.

• Assist in the operation and routine troubleshooting of AAS, ICP, UV, and XRF instruments.

• Confirm that equipment checks, calibration/verification, and routine maintenance are performed and properly documented.

• Monitor analytical outcomes and quality-control data, escalating any significant discrepancies.

• Contribute to the laboratory's Quality Management System in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards.

• Maintain accurate laboratory records, worksheets, technical documentation, and document-control procedures.

• Document, investigate, and address QC deviations and non-conformities.

• Comply with SGS QHSE requirements, ensure the use of PPE, and uphold laboratory cleanliness.

• Report incidents, accidents, and unsafe conditions, and halt or suspend activities when immediate safety or quality issues arise.

• Engage in audits, corrective actions, and initiatives for continuous improvement.

• Monitor laboratory inventory and communicate restocking needs.

• Utilize LIMS for sample tracking, workflow management, result entry/review, and maintaining laboratory records.

• Liaise with the Senior Chemist, laboratory management, team members, and support functions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Geochemistry, Metallurgy, or a related scientific field.

• At least 3 years of pertinent experience in a mineral, geochemistry, or analytical laboratory setting.

• Practical expertise in Sample Preparation, Fire Assay, and Wet Chemistry operations.

• Significant hands-on experience in Wet Chemistry, including sample digestion, reagent preparation, dilutions, and related laboratory tasks.

• Experience with AAS, ICP, UV, and XRF, or similar laboratory instrumentation.

• Familiarity with using LIMS for sample tracking, workflow management, and result processing.

• Solid understanding of laboratory workflows, analytical methodologies, and quality-control protocols.

• Capability to carry out routine troubleshooting of laboratory instruments.

• Knowledge of equipment calibration/verification, maintenance logs, and laboratory documentation practices.

• Awareness of ISO/IEC 17025 standards and laboratory quality management requirements.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Ability to prioritize competing tasks, coordinate resources, and work efficiently under pressure.

• Commitment to quality, safety, ethical conduct, and integrity.

• Previous experience supervising or coordinating laboratory personnel and production processes is desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Option for remote work.

• Support for professional development and skill enhancement.

• Training and mentorship for laboratory staff.

• Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives.