Inorganics Laboratory Manager - Mississauga, Canada - AGAT Laboratories

AGAT Laboratories

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Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

AGAT Laboratories is a full-service laboratory with locations across Canada.

We are the most diversified laboratory in Canada; our scientists are highly-skilled and specialized in the fields of biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, geology, engineering and other specialty services.

With a broad range of staff experience and state-of-the-art instrumentation, we provide cross-analytical solutions for the
Environmental, Energy, Mining, Transportation, Industrial, Agri-food and
Life Sciences sectors.

Summary:

Duties:

Ensure effective laboratory operations, including: client service, security, housekeeping, human resources, safety, quality and environmental practices.
Demonstrate organizational leadership: delegate and empower subordinates appropriately while leading by example.
Contribute to the fiscal aspects of their operation including preparing capital and operating budgets, evaluating performance and taking corrective action, when required.
Review nonroutine work orders before assigning to laboratory to ensure laboratory capability and profitability.
Manage staff timesheets, vacations, absences and purchase requisitions in accordance with AGAT Laboratories' policies and procedures.
Ensure that laboratory procedures are documented, properly taught to laboratory staff, being adhered to and enforced.
Communicate and resolve any issue or event that impacts laboratory operations or client relations.
Raise nonconformance investigation requests to the Quality Assurance Officer.
Oversee and ensure that client calls and requests are handled in a diligent manner.
Complete followup communications on client calls and requests Review and respond to all Customer Review Forms in a timely manner.
Report, review and authorize test results, as required.
Assist corporate management, as required.

Qualifications:

Minimum Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related field.
5 + years of laboratory analysis experience.
4+ years in a supervisor or management role.
Demonstrated success in a leadership capacity.
Experience in testing methodology and validation, creation and revision of laboratory SOPs
Technical experience in the use, calibration and troubleshooting of various analytical instrumentation commonly found in a commercial laboratory.
Extensive knowledge of QA/QC procedures, ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and proficiency testing required.
Experience managing laboratory accreditation will be considered a strong asset.

AGAT Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the hiring manager of any accommodations that are required. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.

Thank you for your interest in AGAT Laboratories.

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