Laboratory Supervisor - Minerals

Intertek•Kershaw, SC

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Minerals Laboratory Supervisor to join our Minerals team in Kershaw, SC. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the minerals testing and mining services industry. Intertek Minerals provides geochemical assay and testing services, minerals inspection and trade services to support the minerals and mining supply chain globally from grassroots exploration to final product shipment. With industry-recognized technical expertise and an established global network, Intertek offers end to end Total Quality Assurance across our clients’ entire resource development chain. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. What are we looking for? Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, the Lab Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the laboratory while managing a small team to ensure compliance with both Intertek and Client laboratory operating procedures, policies, standards and relevant legislation. Shift/Schedule: 12 hour rotating shifts

Requirements

Associates degree in Science
Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory procedures, standards, and quality systems applicable to minerals testing environments, including sound working knowledge of Intertek policies, procedures, and quality systems
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience supervising in a minerals laboratory, with exposure to sample preparation systems, fire assay analysis, carbon sulfur analysis, Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS), cyanide analysis and laboratory data entry processes
Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred
At least two years of experience supervising a Gold or Base Metals mine site laboratory shift or team

Responsibilities

Supervise the day-to-day operation of site facilities to ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards
Coordinate and supervise preventative maintenance activities in accordance with approved maintenance schedules and site requirements
Maintain accurate documentation of processes, maintenance activities, and records
Conduct testing and reporting in accordance with laboratory work instructions, test methods, preparation instructions, and relevant manuals
Supervise, support, and motivate a team of Technicians to achieve day-to-day operational, safety, and quality objectives
Ensure the laboratory is maintained in accordance with ISO17025 accreditation requirements and applicable standards
Comply with all applicable work instructions, work procedures, safe work procedures, safe work instructions, and lawful directions provided by the Lab Manager - Minerals, whether written or verbal
Participate in risk management activities, including the completion of risk assessments and hazard controls