Paragon Geochemical Laboratories is recruiting a dynamic team member who embraces advances in technology and is looking for an opportunity to be part of a collaborative team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure full compliance with Paragon Safety, Health & Safety, confidentiality and Professional Conduct Policies


• Manage staff and operation of all process SOPs which include weighing samples, fluxing and fusion, digestion, instrumental determination and data review


• Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies, and produce a PO, and follow up that delivery of ordered items is intact.


• Oversee fire assay inventory and documented information


• Responsible for all activities of the fire assay process (i.e. from pulp to final report), ensure that samples move through the process in a fast, efficient compliant manner


• Focus on minimizing turnaround time, reducing non-conformity events by putting in place and maintain corrective and preventative actions


• Organize work orders, schedule work according to priority daily for all currently active shift


• Daily management of department: monitor and motivate technicians, safe working conditions and efficiency in department, housekeeping


• Provide guidance and supervision so that SOP’s are understood and followed


• Maintain laboratory equipment/instruments in the Fire Assay area in good working condition and report deficiencies promptly


• Perform procedures in the absence of a technician or due to insufficient staffing in order to meet turn-around time


• Foster and maintain a positive environment by ensuring that all employees are treated with respect, grievances are dealt in a timely manner


• The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• B.S. in chemistry, geochemistry or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and Fire Assay experience. 


• A minimum of three years of responsible leadership experiences in management or supervisory positions.


• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask


• Detail orientated and ability to work well under pressure