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As the Supervisor, Laboratory, you will play an important leadership role supporting safe, reliable laboratory operations that contribute to the success of the Lihir operation. You will guide and support a team of laboratory technicians, building capability, strengthening skills, and ensuring work is completed safely and accurately. Your leadership will help create a respectful and inclusive team culture while driving continuous improvement and delivering results that support the wider site community.
Job Responsibility
Lead daily laboratory activities to ensure accurate results and smooth workflow
Promote a strong safety-first culture and adherence to site procedures
Support, coach, and develop local talent through mentoring and training
Plan and coordinate team rosters, tasks, and workload
Monitor laboratory equipment and address issues quickly
Communicate clearly on performance, priorities, and results
Manage laboratory resources including consumables and PPE
Work closely with other departments across site
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry
Proven experience in a mining or processing laboratory environment
Demonstrated leadership capability
Ability to interpret complex laboratory and operational data
Strong hands-on capability to diagnose and resolve technical and quality issues
Demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies and implement practical solutions
Deep understanding of assay laboratory workflows
Strong capability in KPI reporting
Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems as it relates to ISO 17025
Practical experience operating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation such as AAS, Leco analyzers, fusion and cupellation furnaces, and UV-Vis spectrometers
Proficiency in interpreting analytical results and applying Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods
Proven ability to lead teams and manage performance
Experience using LIMS, SAP, and Microsoft Office
What we offer
Competitive salary
Flexible packaging options
Programs that recognize those who go above and beyond
Gym
Sports club
Restaurant
Bar
Swimming pool
Tennis and squash courts
9-hole golf course
Fishing and boating clubs
Onsite deli and café
Secure and comfortable camp with en-suited and airconditioned room with mini fridge, TV and Wi-Fi