The Lab Manager will be a key member of the site team and will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Analytical Lab. This position will work with various departments to ensure daily production KPIs are met, reporting is accurate, and lab QA/QC is acceptable.

Key Areas of Responsibilities & Duties: 

• Ensure Laboratory operations are efficient, production, and cost effective
• Responsible for overseeing two shifts (day only schedule) of 4 lab techs each
• Ensure that the Laboratory facilities are both safe and within environmental compliance
• Analyze the results of test work: sample prep, cyanide leach, preg-rob, ICP data, fire assay, LECO, XRF
• Ensure quality end of month, quarter, and yearly reports are produced
• Trouble-shoot problems within the lab, communicate solutions to the Chief Metallurgist, and implement the changes in accordance with site Management of Change standards
• Support the site in working with open pit operations, geology, process operations, metallurgical lab, and exploration groups to ensure quality results are produced in a timely manner
• Review, recommend, and implement new or enhanced testing equipment or protocols with the goal of improving the Laboratory process.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgy, Chemistry, Mineral Processing, or equivalent Process related degrees preferred
• Five or more years of production laboratory experience required
• Previous supervisory experience required
• Budgeting and capital planning preferred
• Able to follow the scientific method to design experiments, perform research, analyze data, and take action to resolve issues and improve processes required
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required
• Able to recognize occupational hazards and instigate safety precautions required
• Investigate root cause(s) of poor performing processes, identify any contributors, and execute corrective actions required
• Demonstrated ability to perform essential functions of position required