Laboratory Manager - Minerals

Laboratory Manager
- Minerals
- Kershaw, South Carolina

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is actively seeking a Minerals Laboratory Manager to join our Minerals team in Kershaw, SC. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the minerals testing and mining services industry.

The purpose of this role is to ensure that Intertek’s contractual obligations for the on‑site laboratory are met in accordance with client requirements and Intertek’s operational standards.

This role is responsible for maintaining and continuously improving contract KPIs, ensuring laboratory operations are delivered safely, efficiently and within budget to support revenue and profitability outcomes. The role also focuses on engaging employees in laboratory operations and monitoring staff performance from both a safety and productivity perspective.

The position requires regular review of daily operational data to ensure turnaround times (TAT) and quality standards are achieved, and proactive management of consumables and critical equipment spares to prevent disruption to laboratory performance.

Tuesday‑Saturday, 7:30am - 5:30pm

In addition to competitive compensation packages, working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation/sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

• Manage the resources available at the laboratory including preparation of invoices, setting priorities/objectives, allocating resources to ensure optimum outcomes while maintaining effective cost control.

• Ensure lab performance KPIs are in line with contractual obligations and performance requirements.

• Ensure analytical data is provided on time and review any delays to optimize laboratory operations, inclusive of monthly and quarterly end of month reports for client presentation and reviews.

• Conduct and oversee formal performance reviews, and manage performance improvement and disciplinary processes in consultation with HR.

• Provide guidance and counsel to staff for improving performance of employees.

• Personally manage consumables via monthly inventory and stock order.

• Maintain good client relations through regular formal and informal communication. Act as the primary point of contact for the client on contractual, performance, and escalation matters.

• Be responsible for OHSE, creating and maintaining a healthy and safe workplace environment.

• Ensure team complies with all work instructions, procedures, safe work procedures and safe work instructions, including written methods and verbal instructions as per Intertek policies.

• Participate in all risk management processes, such as completion of risk assessments.

• College degree in science.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory procedures, standards, and quality systems applicable to minerals testing environments, including sound working knowledge of Intertek policies, procedures, and quality systems.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in a minerals laboratory, with exposure to sample preparation systems, fire assay analysis, carbon sulfur analysis, Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS), cyanide analysis and laboratory data entry processes.
• Experience with LIMS/CCLAS or similar laboratory information management systems.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record required.

• Degree in Chemistry, Metallurgy or Geology, preferred.
• At least three (3) years experience managing a Gold mine site laboratory.

Intertek is a drug‑free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre‑employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email  or call 1‑877‑694‑8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.