LABORATORY MANAGER - Johannesburg Verfied

R 48 000 per month Johannesburg, Gauteng Johannesburg, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 11-05-2016 9:56:16 AM
08-06-2016 9:56:16 AM
To provide a cost effective analytical and scientific advisory service to all Johannesburg Water Departments, approved outside organisations and to manage the development of relevant methodology as new analysis are required.
Requirements and Experience:
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry
• 6 years chemical analysis experience in a laboratory in water or environmental analysis of which 3 years must be management experience. Working knowledge of ISO 17025
• Valid Code B drivers licence
Key responsibilities:
• Plan activities in the laboratory including the development of analytical methods and the procurement of equipment to exchange to enhance productivity and to improve the quality of results.
• Plan CAPEX budgets annually
• Plan future direction of the lab based on customer need and analytical developments
• Ensure that he laboratory is adequately manned
• Ensure that the work environment is safe
• Manage QA system in all laboratory areas, including SOP reviews and development on an ongoing basis
• Manage water quality complaint issues as per company SOP’s
• Ensure that all relevant data is readily accessible when required, utilising the necessary computer equipment
• Participate on Proficiency Testing Schemes monthly
• Provide analytical services to the Environmental Quality Management Department by analysing and reporting on surface water quality
• Deal with customer complaints, queries and analysis requirements
• Contribute and review the development and implementation of policies, strategies and SOP’s for the strategy and accreditation of the laboratories in accordance to the required standard
• Coordinate the implementation of corrective actions for all the non-conformances identified during internal and external audits
• Communicate with relevant stakeholders and manage human & financial resources of the unit