Lab Manager - Minerals Analysis (Sudbury Ontario)

On-site

Responsibilities

Oversee analytic workflow: ensure adherence to effective operating procedures that guide sample preparation, instrument operation, sample archiving, and data storage
A track record of identifying inefficiencies and suggesting or implementing process improvements in a laboratory or operational environment.
responsibilities include oversight and management of samples from receipt through preparation, analysis, and archiving.

Qualifications You must have:
experience in mineral exploration & mining, oil & gas, or a related industry. Proven, extensive
experience in operating a commercial or exploration mineral laboratory, with a focus on instrumentation for geochemical analysis such as laboratory balances, microscopes, and spectrometers •
Experience with sample preparation methods for various sample types (soil, sediment, rock/drill core).
Demonstrated commitment to and familiarity with developing and implementing high standards of health & safety in the workplace
A high degree of independence and the ability to work effectively with limited supervision while simultaneously feeling comfortable raising issues to teammates
Experience working with QA/QC software or Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) to ensure sample traceability and data quality; high comfort level in interfacing with software development teams.
It is helpful but not required to have:

In the role of Laboratory Manager, you will help build and manage our first in-country laboratory in Sudbury, Canada.
You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the new facility, ensuring the efficient and high-quality processing of mineral exploration samples (ex. soil and stream sediment). You will develop and guide a high-performing team whose