Jefe de Laboratorio
Core
Lead a mining laboratory ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and operational procedures while managing technical activities and personnel.
Role type
Senior Laboratory Manager (Mining)
Builds
Production reports, quality assurance data, and operational efficiency improvements for mining clients.
Domain
Mining / Metallurgy / Laboratory Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Laboratory management, ISO 9001/17025/14001/45001 system management, corrective and preventive action implementation, staff supervision and training, chemical inventory management, safety compliance enforcement, analytical method optimization, sample storage and tracking, production scheduling, stakeholder coordination (Mine/Geology/Plant Superintendents), performance evaluation.
Preferred skills
Experience with Atomic Absorption and Volumetry techniques, process improvement methodologies.
Technologies
Atomic Absorption, Volumetry, ISO 9001, ISO 17025, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Responsibilities
Supervise daily guard reports and monitor laboratory productivity; coordinate service requests and analysis priorities with Mine/Geology/Plant Superintendents; manage staff selection, induction, performance evaluation, and training; ensure safety equipment and material availability; administer chemical reagents, petty cash, and inventory; oversee sampling and analysis processes; maintain quality management systems based on ISO standards; track equipment maintenance and calibration; prepare weekly/monthly production reports; enforce safety norms and determine corrective actions or sanctions; manage staff vacations and labor inspections.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
