Laboratory Manager

AGAT Laboratories is a full-service laboratory with locations across Canada. We are the most diversified laboratory in Canada; our scientists are highly-skilled and specialized in the fields of biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, geology, engineering and other specialty services. With a broad range of staff experience and state-of-the-art instrumentation, we provide cross-analytical solutions for the  Environmental, Energy, Mining, Transportation, Industrial, Agri-food  and  Life Sciences  sectors.

Summary :

AGAT Laboratories is adding to our team with a Laboratory Manager for our Petroleum Testing Services Division . The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the laboratory staff and business. As this role is a senior position one will be providing leadership and direction to the team as well as being an integral part of providing “Service Beyond Analysis” .

Duties :

• Ensure effective laboratory operations, including : client service, security, housekeeping, human resources, safety, quality and environmental practices.
• Demonstrate organizational leadership : delegate and empower subordinates appropriately while leading by example.
• Contribute to the fiscal aspects of their operation including preparing capital and operating budgets, evaluating performance and taking corrective action, when required.
• Manage staff timesheets, vacations, absences and purchase requisitions in accordance with AGAT Laboratories' policies and procedures.
• Ensure that laboratory procedures are documented, properly taught to laboratory staff, being adhered to and enforced.
• Communicate and resolve any issue or event that impacts laboratory operations or client relations.
• Raise nonconformance investigation requests to the Quality Assurance Officer.
• Oversee and ensure that client calls and requests are handled in a diligent manner.
• Report, review and authorize test results, as required.
• Assist corporate management, as required.

Qualifications :

AGAT Laboratories would like to thank all applicants; however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.