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At ALS we encourage you to dream big.

When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive.
Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world's most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.

About the Role

The Laboratory Manager at ALS Scoresby plays a key role in ensuring the smooth operation and efficiency of our Water Laboratory.  This position will work closely with colleagues across the Water business to facilitate the delivery of company objectives.  Responsibilities include managing the daily needs of the Scoresby laboratories, including safety, training, equipment supply and maintenance, logistics and inventory management.  With a focus on operational excellence and customer satisfaction, the Laboratory Manager ensures that the laboratory maintains high standards in both technical and administrative functions.  Key qualifications include a science-related degree (preferably Chemistry or Microbiology), extensive years of laboratory experience with at least 5 years in a management/supervisory role and success in managing laboratory teams, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

The day to day

The Laboratory Manager is responsible for:

• Maintaining and expanding high quality relationships with new and existing customers ensuring an industry presence and partnering.
• Client contract service delivery KPI's are met and exceeded.
• Ensure financial performance management is in line with budgetary expectations with full P & L responsibility.
• Create value through technical leadership, industry knowledge, automation & innovation.
• Develop a technical leadership position through proactive R & D & investment in high end services.
• Maintaining the level of safety across the business including facilitating and participating in regular safety audits.
• Optimise multi-skilling, cross-training and sharing of staff to maximise productivity, business performance and staff career development.
• Lead, motivate, communicate and manage staff to ensure Core Strategies and Strategy Map Goals are met.
• Activate participation with industry (client and events) presenting on innovations, trends and emerging concerns.
• Providing 100% compliance for communication of exceedance notifications.
• Evaluate and control productivity and profitability via monitoring and achieving set Balanced Scorecard metric and budget targets - $/FTE, % TEC, % ROS, % Variable Expenses.
• Preparing, in consultation with the Business Manager, the annual operating budget and Balanced Scorecard. 

The Essentials:

The successful applicant will possess the following skills and abilities:

• Tertiary qualifications in science preferably Chemistry or Microbiology.
• 10 years demonstrated laboratory experience with preferably 5 years in a management role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong customer focus.
• An understanding of basic business principles.
• An understanding of financial reporting (e.g. P & L).
• A determined focus to maintain a safe workplace for all staff.
• Build cohesive relationships.

Woking at ALS

Our people drive our success at ALS.
We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.  We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other.
At ALS, you will be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential.  We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.

Our benefits include:

• Discounts with Bupa, HCF, Hertz, HSBC, Virgin Australia
• Opportunity to salary sacrifice car costs with Autopia
• Corporate Superannuation benefits with extensive modules of choice
• Employee Assistance program providing counselling, support and coaching
• Friendly working environment with accessible management
• Influenza Vaccinations
• Opportunities to progress and develop your career within ALS, including global opportunities for suitable candidates.

Everyone matters

At ALS we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land we operate, live and gather as employees.  ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.  We aim to reflect the diverse communities in which we work and encourage applications form people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, persons living with disability and LGBTQ+.

About ALS

ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability.  Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise.  We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

How to apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.  

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