• Managed the daily lab operation, including assignment of 60 lab staff to duties and monitoring performance of testing mineralogical ores by fire assay, whole rock analysis, trace elements by fusion, 4-acid /aqua regia digestion major and trace elements, carbon and sulfur by combustion analysis, CVAAS, among others. • Monitored Production Targets and clients’ TAT requirements and worked with the lab to ensure clients’ needs are met or exceeded.• Revised/updated standard operating procedures (SOPs), conducted investigations in conjunction with QA Department to address client complaints/data challenges non-conformances in a timely fashion. • Ensured adequate resources are available for the effective running of the lab and advised upper management when additional resources are needed.• Worked in concert with the Operations Manager, Technical Manager and Procurement Manager in the design, budgeting, development, commissioning of lab equipment and operations of the laboratory.• Reviewed and approved employee timesheets, vacations, absences and purchase requisitions in accordance with laboratory’s policies and procedures• Ensured full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies by conducting regular health & safety meetings and tail gate meetings with lab staff.• Assisted in the accident / incident investigation programs.• Conducted performance appraisals for lab staff• Prepared and participated in annual management reviews and assisted in the preparation of KPIs.

• Responsible for ensuring that all laboratory tests were properly performed safely, ethically and accurately reported in a timely manner.• Oversaw the scheduling functions of all shifts and coordinated workflow to ensure holding• times and due dates are met. • Wrote/reviewed, approved SOPs and technical reports as needed in conjunction with QA department. • Reviewed and validated analytical results.• Troubleshot/repaired lab equipment and provided judgement/guidance for on-going work. • Addressed corrective actions and troubleshot data challenges. • Maintained open and clear communication with other department managers in resolving inter-departmental issues.• Provided documented training sessions for laboratory staff with assistance from supervisor and team leads. • Conducted performance reviews, interviews, and disciplinary actions of laboratory staff.• Managed purchasing of lab supplies, employees’ hours, and overtime to ensure lab stays within budget.• Appropriately followed health & safety, ethics and quality control requirements for lab work performed and ensured lab staff follow suit.

• Managed the daily lab operation, including assignment of 50 lab staff to duties and monitoring performance of testing in the field of inorganic chemistry and microbiology. • Revised/updated standard operating procedures (SOPs), reviewed and approved laboratory data and reports to ensure quality control/assurance compliance. • Purchased and/or directed the purchase of laboratory equipment and supplies, maintained inventory and instrument maintenance.• Oversaw and monitored costs to ensure the business stays within budget.• Participated in long term planning and budgeting processes, projects, personnel and equipment need; develops and maintains laboratory budget.• Coordinated and conducted education and training programs for laboratory staff. • Met with staff on a continual basis to review the status of laboratory and ensure goals and objectives are being met.• Responsible for managing and meeting production targets and ensured laboratory equipment was of the standard required to meet or exceed QC targets.• Assisted project managers in addressing clients’ needs and concerns.• Ensured that the Occupational Health and Safety system is in place are adhered to.• Conducted performance and disciplinary reviews of laboratory staff.• Prepared and participated in annual management reviews and assisted in the preparation of KPIs.