Laboratory​/Facility Manager

Actlabs is a leading service laboratory established in 1987, renowned worldwide for its excellence in analytical testing, development services, and delivering high-quality analysis. Serving diverse industries such as mineral exploration, agriculture, environmental, forensics, life sciences, and material testing, we are committed to innovation, quality, and customized solutions that meet our clients’ unique needs.

Actlabs is seeking a hands-on Laboratory Manager to manage our Fredericton geological sample preparation facility.

This facility performs geological sample preparation only. This is not a chemistry or analytical laboratory position.

The operation prepares rock, drill core and other geological materials for subsequent analysis at other Actlabs laboratories. The work involves receiving, sorting, drying, crushing, splitting, pulverizing, packaging and shipping geological samples.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working directly on the production floor alongside employees and will take an active role in maintaining production, troubleshooting equipment and improving workflow.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in industrial production, mineral sample preparation, mining, mechanical maintenance, crushing or processing equipment, rather than candidates whose experience is primarily analytical chemistry.

• High school diploma plus two years of experience in a commercial laboratory.

• Manage the day-day operations of the Sample Preparation/Facility to ensure that staff meets company TAT
• Provide visible, hands-on leadership on the production floor and work directly with employees to resolve workflow, equipment and production issues.
• Review service tickets to assist with identifying retraining requirements and needs
• Ensure staff understands and follows quality control procedures to meet requirements under ISO/IEC 17025/ISO 9001
• Investigate and follow up on non-conformances and complaints from Sample Preparation
• Bring forward ideas and best practices to V.P.
• Provide guidance, technical training to technicians/sample prep and documentation at the time of training
• Select, evaluate and dismiss employees for all aspects of Sample Preparation in collaboration with the HR Manager, Head Office and communicate with HR regarding HR matters
• Scheduling of employees, ensure production are met in Sample Preparation
• Maintain and replenish inventory by ordering and keeping track of supplies required
• Foster and maintain a positive environment by ensuring that all employees are treated with respect, grievances are dealt in a timely manner and employees are communicated within an open manner. This would be in conjunction with HR
• Ensure that a safe, clean and efficient work environment in accordance with policies and procedures-ensure compliance with all safety requirements and procedures

• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Previous experience in an industrial, mining, mineral-processing, geological sample preparation, manufacturing, mechanical or similar production environment.
• Supervisory or management experience in a hands-on operational environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated ability to troubleshoot industrial equipment.
• Ability to multitask and to meet deadlines
• Work well under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational abilities and attention to detail
• Proven time management skills, takes initiative
• Problem-solver and provide suggestions and actions on the next plausible step
• Quality driven, dynamic motivated and pro-active
• Exhibit willingness to display effort to meet company goals of improved TAT, quality and reduce costs
• Demonstrate willingness to work overtime if required to complete projects
• Ability to work as a team and work well independently
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

At Actlabs, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we strive to ensure that all voices are heard, all cultures are respected, and a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but essential to our success. We treat each other with fairness and dignity, regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is key to driving innovation and achieving…