Lab Supervisor

The Lab Supervisor primary mission is to lead and coordinate the technical preparation and implementation of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, with the objective of successfully obtaining accreditation for Teuk Saat 1001's laboratory.

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Lab Supervisor Apply Now Workplace Circumstances

• Environment: Office
• Languages: English, Khmer
• Location: Phnom Penh

Position Circumstances

• Career Category: Laboratory Work
• Schedule:Full-time
• Salary: Negotiable

Position Summary

Location: Phnom Penh with frequent travel to provinces

Department: Water Quality and Technical

Directly report to: Water Quality and Technical Manager

Start Date: ASAP

The position reports directly to the Water Quality and Technical Manager.

During the accreditation phase, the position will focus on establishing compliant laboratory procedures, strengthening technical competencies, implementing quality assurance systems, preparing the required documentation and coordinating accreditation assessments.

Upon successful completion of the accreditation process, the Lab Supervisor will progressively assume responsibility for managing laboratory personnel, supervising laboratory operations across the Teuk Saat 1001 network and maintaining compliance with laboratory quality standards.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• MISSION 1 – LEAD ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITATION
• Primary priority until accreditation is obtained.
• Lead the preparation and implementation of the ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation process in coordination with the Water Quality and Technical Manager and external consultants, where applicable.
• Conduct a comprehensive gap assessment against ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and develop a detailed accreditation action plan with clear milestones, responsibilities and deadlines.
• Coordinate the development, revision and implementation of required laboratory procedures, SOPs, technical records and quality management documentation.
• Ensure the implementation of technical requirements related to analytical methods, method verification and validation, measurement uncertainty, equipment calibration, metro logical traceability and quality control.
• Establish appropriate systems for sample identification, handling, storage, testing and result traceability.
• Coordinate the implementation of laboratory quality assurance activities, including internal quality controls, proficiency testing and inter laboratory comparisons where applicable.
• Identify laboratory staff competency and training requirements, coordinate necessary training and establish technical competency assessment and authorization procedures.
• Prepare the laboratory for accreditation assessments, including coordination of internal audits, management reviews and mock assessments.
• Coordinate technical preparation for external assessments, respond to identified non conformists and ensure the implementation and verification of corrective actions.
• Monitor and report accreditation progress, identify potential delays and risks, and propose corrective measures to ensure the achievement of accreditation objectives.
• Act as the main technical focal point for ISO/IEC 17025 implementation, working closely with consultants, laboratories and the Water Quality and Technical Manager.
• MISSION 2 – LABORATORY QUALITY ASSURANCE AND TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE During the accreditation phase and on an ongoing basis. Ensure laboratory analytical methods and quality control procedures meet applicable technical requirements.
• Review the reliability, accuracy and traceability of laboratory results.
• Review, validate and authorize laboratory test reports within the scope of the Supervisor's documented technical authorization.
• Identify analytical non conformists, investigate their causes and coordinate corrective actions.
• Ensure appropriate calibration, verification, maintenance and documentation of laboratory equipment.
• Monitor compliance with laboratory health, safety and chemical handling procedures.
• Support the standardization of testing procedures and quality control practices across Teuk Saat 1001 laboratories.
• Ensure the continued effectiveness of the laboratory quality management system after accreditation
• MISSION 3 – LABORATORY TEAM AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
• To be activated after successful completion of ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
• Supervise Laboratory Officers and Interns across Teuk Saat 1001 laboratories, ensuring the effective organization of daily testing activities.
• Prepare monthly laboratory work plans, coordinate staff assignments and monitor laboratory performance.
• Conduct regular team meetings, performance evaluations and competency assessments.
• Identify staff development needs, organize training and promote continuous improvement of technical competencies.
• Coordinate laboratory testing schedules to ensure timely completion of planned analyses.
• Manage laboratory inventories, equipment, reagents and consumables within the allocated budget.
• Prepare procurement requests and coordinate equipment maintenance and calibration activities.
• Conduct regular technical supervision visits to provincial laboratories to monitor compliance with laboratory procedures and quality requirements.
• Ensure continuity of laboratory services, efficient resource allocation and timely resolution of operational issues.
• Coordinate relevant staff administrative responsibilities in accordance with organizational HR policies.
• MISSION 4 – REPORTING, CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
• Prepare regular progress reports on accreditation implementation, including completed activities, outstanding requirements, risks and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate and traceable laboratory documentation, testing records and quality management information.
• Monitor laboratory quality and performance indicators and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate the investigation of critical or noncompliant water quality results with the Water Quality and Technical Manager.
• Support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions to strengthen laboratory reliability and performance.
• After accreditation, prepare monthly laboratory performance reports covering testing activities, quality compliance, equipment readiness and team performance.
• Contribute to research activities, technical trials and laboratory improvement projects as assigned by the Water Quality and Technical Manager.
• Perform other relevant technical duties assigned by the Water Quality and Technical Manager.

Expected Profile of Candidates Languages:

• English - Good
• Khmer - Fluent

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in in chemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Food Science or a related scientific discipline.

Work History:

• Minimum five years of relevant laboratory experience. for 3 to 5 years

Skills & Knowledge: General & Technical Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and laboratory quality management systems.
• Practical experience in laboratory accreditation preparation or implementation is strongly preferred.
• Experience with microbiological and physicochemical water quality testing.
• Previous laboratory supervisory experience is an advantage.
• Technical Competencies
• Strong understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and their practical implementation.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality management systems, documentation and internal auditing.
• Experience with analytical method verification and validation, measurement uncertainty and quality control.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment management, calibration and metro-logical traceability.
• Ability to identify technical gaps, develop action plans and manage corrective actions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation and reporting skills.
• Management and Interpersonal Competencies
• Strong project planning, organization and coordination skills.

Soft Skills

• Ability to work effectively with external consultants, technical experts and laboratory personnel.
• Leadership potential and ability to supervise laboratory teams following accreditation.
• High level of accountability, integrity, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Good communication skills in Khmer and English.

 

How to Apply

Interested qualified candidates are invited to send your CV, and Cover letter to email address provided in the contact details.

 Position Summary

Location: Phnom Penh with frequent travel to provinces

Department: Water Quality and Technical

Directly report to: Water Quality and Technical Manager

Start Date: ASAP

The position reports directly to the Water Quality and Technical Manager.

During the accreditation phase, the position will focus on establishing compliant laboratory procedures, strengthening technical competencies, implementing quality assurance systems, preparing the required documentation and coordinating accreditation assessments.

Upon successful completion of the accreditation process, the Lab Supervisor will progressively assume responsibility for managing laboratory personnel, supervising laboratory operations across the Teuk Saat 1001 network and maintaining compliance with laboratory quality standards.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• MISSION 1 – LEAD ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITATION
• Primary priority until accreditation is obtained.
• Lead the preparation and implementation of the ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation process in coordination with the Water Quality and Technical Manager and external consultants, where applicable.
• Conduct a comprehensive gap assessment against ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and develop a detailed accreditation action plan with clear milestones, responsibilities and deadlines.
• Coordinate the development, revision and implementation of required laboratory procedures, SOPs, technical records and quality management documentation.
• Ensure the implementation of technical requirements related to analytical methods, method verification and validation, measurement uncertainty, equipment calibration, metro logical traceability and quality control.
• Establish appropriate systems for sample identification, handling, storage, testing and result traceability.
• Coordinate the implementation of laboratory quality assurance activities, including internal quality controls, proficiency testing and inter laboratory comparisons where applicable.
• Identify laboratory staff competency and training requirements, coordinate necessary training and establish technical competency assessment and authorization procedures.
• Prepare the laboratory for accreditation assessments, including coordination of internal audits, management reviews and mock assessments.
• Coordinate technical preparation for external assessments, respond to identified non conformists and ensure the implementation and verification of corrective actions.
• Monitor and report accreditation progress, identify potential delays and risks, and propose corrective measures to ensure the achievement of accreditation objectives.
• Act as the main technical focal point for ISO/IEC 17025 implementation, working closely with consultants, laboratories and the Water Quality and Technical Manager.
• MISSION 2 – LABORATORY QUALITY ASSURANCE AND TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE During the accreditation phase and on an ongoing basis. Ensure laboratory analytical methods and quality control procedures meet applicable technical requirements.
• Review the reliability, accuracy and traceability of laboratory results.
• Review, validate and authorize laboratory test reports within the scope of the Supervisor's documented technical authorization.
• Identify analytical non conformists, investigate their causes and coordinate corrective actions.
• Ensure appropriate calibration, verification, maintenance and documentation of laboratory equipment.
• Monitor compliance with laboratory health, safety and chemical handling procedures.
• Support the standardization of testing procedures and quality control practices across Teuk Saat 1001 laboratories.
• Ensure the continued effectiveness of the laboratory quality management system after accreditation
• MISSION 3 – LABORATORY TEAM AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
• To be activated after successful completion of ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
• Supervise Laboratory Officers and Interns across Teuk Saat 1001 laboratories, ensuring the effective organization of daily testing activities.
• Prepare monthly laboratory work plans, coordinate staff assignments and monitor laboratory performance.
• Conduct regular team meetings, performance evaluations and competency assessments.
• Identify staff development needs, organize training and promote continuous improvement of technical competencies.
• Coordinate laboratory testing schedules to ensure timely completion of planned analyses.
• Manage laboratory inventories, equipment, reagents and consumables within the allocated budget.
• Prepare procurement requests and coordinate equipment maintenance and calibration activities.
• Conduct regular technical supervision visits to provincial laboratories to monitor compliance with laboratory procedures and quality requirements.
• Ensure continuity of laboratory services, efficient resource allocation and timely resolution of operational issues.
• Coordinate relevant staff administrative responsibilities in accordance with organizational HR policies.
• MISSION 4 – REPORTING, CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
• Prepare regular progress reports on accreditation implementation, including completed activities, outstanding requirements, risks and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate and traceable laboratory documentation, testing records and quality management information.
• Monitor laboratory quality and performance indicators and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate the investigation of critical or noncompliant water quality results with the Water Quality and Technical Manager.
• Support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions to strengthen laboratory reliability and performance.
• After accreditation, prepare monthly laboratory performance reports covering testing activities, quality compliance, equipment readiness and team performance.
• Contribute to research activities, technical trials and laboratory improvement projects as assigned by the Water Quality and Technical Manager.
• Perform other relevant technical duties assigned by the Water Quality and Technical Manager.

Expected Profile of Candidates Languages:

• English - Good
• Khmer - Fluent

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in in chemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Food Science or a related scientific discipline.

Work History:

• Minimum five years of relevant laboratory experience. for 3 to 5 years

Skills & Knowledge: General & Technical Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and laboratory quality management systems.
• Practical experience in laboratory accreditation preparation or implementation is strongly preferred.
• Experience with microbiological and physicochemical water quality testing.
• Previous laboratory supervisory experience is an advantage.
• Technical Competencies
• Strong understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and their practical implementation.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality management systems, documentation and internal auditing.
• Experience with analytical method verification and validation, measurement uncertainty and quality control.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment management, calibration and metro-logical traceability.
• Ability to identify technical gaps, develop action plans and manage corrective actions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation and reporting skills.
• Management and Interpersonal Competencies
• Strong project planning, organization and coordination skills.

Soft Skills

• Ability to work effectively with external consultants, technical experts and laboratory personnel.
• Leadership potential and ability to supervise laboratory teams following accreditation.
• High level of accountability, integrity, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Good communication skills in Khmer and English.

 

How to Apply

Interested qualified candidates are invited to send your CV, and Cover letter to email address provided in the contact details.

  Contact Details Office Address

• #100 St. 95, Sangkat Boeng Trabaek, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

  Contact Name

• HR Department

  Phone

• […]
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  Email

• TO: [email protected]

  Website

• www.teuksaat1001.com/

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