NSW Laboratory Manager

We are a national consultancy, with over 300 consultants across Australia in the fields of health, safety and environmental risk management. We pride ourselves on developing your career through your technical professional lab and consulting skills. We have 4 National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) approved laboratories with several additional project related field-based labs.

We encourage a wide range of science, chemistry and engineering disciplines to apply. You must be ready for new and exciting experiences in a fast-paced engaging learning environment. We need you to bring your passion for learning and the ability to offer great customer service solutions to all types of clients. We will then teach you how to provide pragmatic solutions and help you build meaningful stakeholder relationships. 

Prensa has a unique hybrid offer for those willing to learn a wide range of tasks and responsibilities, making each day varied. Prensa provides opportunity for personnel to explore various aspects of the services we provide to our clients through both field and analytical work. Successful candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and will be expected to quickly understand and apply their technical experience related to our NATA laboratory methods, Australian/International Standards guidance materials. 

The opportunity

The role will involve managing Prensa’s NATA accredited laboratory in Sydney where you will also help transition graduate analysts from the laboratory environment to a field based HSE consulting role. The ideal candidate will be able to take their field experience in asbestos management to help guide analysts through the process into becoming field HSE consultants. During your time you will perform some of the following tasks:

• Bulk asbestos material testing;

• Asbestos fibre counting;

• Scientific reporting of analytical results;

• Coordination of laboratory activities and staff

• Equipment calibrations; 

• Sign-off of NATA endorsed reports as a Prensa Signatory;

• Working knowledge of Microsoft office suite;

• Adhoc admin tasks for the laboratory; 

• Maintenance of laboratory assets;

• Tracking and ordering of lab supplies;

• Developing graduate lab techs; and

• Field consulting as needed

 Our program offers: 

• A supportive management team will be with you every step of the way; 

• Guidance from a National Laboratory Manager

• Inter team learnings servicing all client needs; 

• Opportunities to diversify across the business; 

• Ongoing learning and development in your chosen field;

• Opportunities to develop into a field-based consultant for the right candidate; and

• Opportunities to develop strong communication skills. 

Other benefits: 

We pride ourselves on having a dynamic, inclusive and diverse workforce. In addition to the opportunity to build an exciting and rewarding career, we also offer fantastic benefits including: 

• Great travel opportunities; 

• Field based work

• Unique project opportunities

• Flexible and supportive workplace arrangements: 

• Purchase leave options;

• Paid parental leave arrangements;

• 5 weeks leave after 5 years’ service; 

• ‘Prensa’ day for all employees

• Access to Prensa profit share scheme for eligible employees;

• Support for post graduate study to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes;

• Embracing a social workplace culture; and

• A professional work environment in an organisation that genuinely cares, values dedication and performance.

Eligibility criteria:

• Preferably 2 years’ experience in a laboratory;

• Understanding of AS 4964-2004 and experience in asbestos bulk sample analysis preferred

• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills;

• Hold a valid driver’s licence and have access to a private vehicle;

• Be an Australian citizen or be a permanent resident;

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel;

• Have completed a relevant undergraduate or post graduate degree;

How the process will work…

1.      Online Application

2.      Group interview 

3.      One on one discussion/interview

4.      All applicants informed of outcome

Please forward your resume and a cover letter explaining why you would be a perfect fit for this exciting role to ***********@prensa.com.au.