Lab Manager

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Job Description:

§ Development of company’s Standard Operating Procedures for the testing and analysis.

§ Procurement of equipment required to carry out the work.

§ General maintenance of equipment and housekeeping of the laboratory.

§ Monitoring the safety compliance of all lab consumables, equipment, and fixtures.

§ Managing all the portable X-Ray devices including but not limited to the equipment maintenance log.

§ Assist in monitoring & reviewing of the department monthly and quarterly operational budget and report to the Managing Director

§ Application and management of related licenses required for the lab consumables, equipment & fixtures.

§ Lab documentations administration, ISO administration and renewal

§ Drive the identification of testing and analytical methodologies for the testing and refining of base and precious metals from electronic waste, jewelleries, and other precious metals laden scrap

§ Preparation and testing of precious metals samples from spent auto catalysts, electronic waste and gold scrap.

§ Work with the Guangzhou laboratory and other teams’ member to perform analysis works on Precious and Platinum Group Metals found in electronic scrap, spent auto catalyst and other related materials using ICP-OES, XRF machine and other lab equipment.

§ Identify and evaluate new sampling process and analysis methods for precious metals recovery.

§ To ensure our in-house ICP analysis results align with our partner refineries.

§ Providing support to develop a solution plan to enhance the sampling analysis and extraction process for precious metals.

§ Ability to delegate effectively and efficiently while monitoring and supporting the team to ensure accuracy and precision of analysis results.

§ To identify and assess talent and provide training, mentoring and coaching for team members.

§To manage the team’s yearly performance appraisal, gather feedback and motivate them

Requirement:

• At least Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications Relevant Experience

• Minimum 4 years of managerial working experience as Lab Manager

• Ability to operate ICP equipment and conduct ICP training

• 2 years’ experience in handling XRF analytical tool will be advantageous

• Experience in ISO renewal will be an added advantage

• Experience in leading a team, mentoring, and coaching.

• Must be able to converse and read well in English and Chinese language