Laboratory Manager

Manages and coordinates laboratory functions for the branch. Provides guidance, leadership and training to laboratory staff on routine matters. Responsible for taking the necessary steps to ensure that all laboratory functions and resources are run safely, accurately and efficiently.

• Acts as the liaison between laboratory staff, respective Branch Manager and Operations Department.
• Works closely with Operations Department to obtain day-to-day analytical testing requirements based upon nominations received from clients in order to provide accurate, reliable results on a timely basis. Works directly with customers for laboratory submitted samples if required.
• Ensures that laboratory staff and visitors follow all documented safety requirements as defined by the company safety program.
• Uses judgment and discretion in directing, coordinating and scheduling the work activities of laboratory staff consistent with accepted operating practices and procedures, including periods during non-working hours, weekends and holidays. Has the authority to call in additional Laboratory Technicians to work in order to meet day-to-day requirements.
• Receives, compiles, and verifies the data resulting from laboratory analyses and ensures accurate and complete preparation of applicable reports as per standard procedures. Is authorized to approve or disapprove results and sign testing reports and designated authorizations and approvals in the Laboratory at their respective Branch.
• Works in conjunction with the QA Manager ARA and HSE Manager ARA to maintain internal quality control / quality assurance program to ensure the use of standard laboratory practices.
• Works with laboratory staff to analyze and compile round robin and quality control sample results to ensure operating efficiency of process and/or testing equipment. Authorized to places orders for day-to-day supplies as needed to maintain a good working inventory.
• Ensures the laboratory has the equipment and supplies necessary to meet customer demands and established quality program. Manages equipment and supply inventory, including scheduled preventive maintenance requirements of the equipment. Coordinates the replacement or repair of faulty equipment or supplies as needed. Authorized to return equipment back into service.
• Responsible for the maintenance and control of the sample retain area, including standard cradle-to-grave sample requirements and waste disposal.
• Ensures that laboratory staff is qualified to perform necessary testing and meets the training /refresher training requirements of the quality system. Ensures Test Method Assessments (TMA’s) are conducted as per the required procedure and schedule.
• Using advanced knowledge gained in the laboratory, identifies the root causes of quality system problems (customer, specifications or Camin Cargo system) in respective areas of responsibility and uses good judgment to independently troubleshoot, initiate, recommend, and/or implement timely solutions to the problems.
• Reports to the Branch Manager for day to day laboratory responsibilities and Laboratory Director for quality systems responsibilities.

• Education: Bachelor of Science (preferable Chemistry degree)
• Requires a with a minimum of five years of general laboratory experience or three years of experience in a petroleum laboratory.
• Must be a true people manager with strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Flexible mindset – no strict 9 – to 5 mentality
• Solid knowledge of quality systems
• A real team player who thrives in a collaborative environment

• A positive and collaborative working environment
• A competitive salary package
• Company car with fuel card
• 13th month and 8% holiday allowance
• Participation in pension regulations
• Staff and team outings
• A positive and collaborative working environment