Laboratory Manager
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
$120,000 to $130,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $120,000 to $130,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
An experienced Laboratory Manager to lead and oversee laboratory operations within a fast-paced precious metals refining and analytical environment.
This role is responsible for directing laboratory supervisors, ensuring operational efficiency, maintaining strict QA/QC standards, supporting R&D initiatives, and driving continuous improvement across laboratory processes.
Full-time | Permanent Salary $120k+
Travel Requirement: Up to 25% within the U.S. Must be a Canadian Citizen with a valid Passport
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor laboratory supervisors and technical teams
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards
- Oversee QA/QC, method development, and assay accuracy
- Manage laboratory budgets, equipment planning, and inventory controls
- Develop and maintain SOPs, training programs, and laboratory procedures
- Support staff development, succession planning, and performance management
- Maintain and improve laboratory software systems and data management
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional departments and leadership teams
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Physical Sciences, or related field
- Strong background in inorganic and analytical chemistry
- Experience in metallurgical laboratories and quantitative analysis preferred
- Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, analytical methods, and LIMS systems
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
Comprehensive benefits package included:
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Responsibilities
The Laboratory Manager will lead and mentor technical teams while overseeing daily laboratory operations and ensuring strict QA/QC standards. They are also responsible for managing budgets, equipment planning, and supporting R&D initiatives to drive process improvements.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry or a related field with a strong background in analytical and inorganic chemistry. Experience in metallurgical laboratories and proficiency in laboratory instrumentation and LIMS systems are highly preferred.
Skills
- Laboratory management
- Inorganic chemistry
- Analytical chemistry
- QA/QC
- Method development
- Assay accuracy
- Budget management
- Equipment planning
- Inventory control
- SOP development
- Training programs
- LIMS systems
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Science & Research
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
Keywords
- Laboratory Manager
- Precious metals refining
- Inorganic chemistry
- Analytical chemistry
- QA/QC
- Method development
- Assay
- Metallurgical laboratory
- LIMS
- SOP
- Budgeting
- Inventory control
- Leadership
- Performance management
- Data management
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Continuous improvement
- R&D
- Health and safety