Division: Weir Minerals

Location: Venlo, the Netherlands

Onsite

Teamlead Laboratory

The Lab Coordinator is responsible for the daily coordination of laboratory activities, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, overseeing the quality of mineral testing conducted in the laboratory, leading the lab employees, and supporting and participating in performance reviews.

Key Responsibilities

Including but not limited to:

Testing

Conduct various laboratory tests supporting commercial test work and R&D projects (e.g., HPGR, Screens, VSM, AC).Perform metallurgical lab tests (e.g., Bond Work Index) on diverse minerals to collect structured data supporting process optimization projects.Design adequate test setups and ensure the availability of necessary materials and measuring instruments.Calibration of test setups and tools.

Analyzing

Analyze test results and data to ensure the quality and accuracy of the tests.Determine if the proposed testing methodology meets the required standards and is practically feasible.

Reporting

Compile reports by gathering relevant data to support project needs efficiently and accurately.Report obtained measurement data to the requester (e.g., Sales or colleagues).

Managing

Lead improvement projects in the laboratory (health, safety, efficiency).Manage administrative tasks such as shipments, stock control, lab supplies, and organizing meetings.Maintenance and repair of test or laboratory equipment.Supervise and lead local lab team, ensuring effective team performance and development.Support and participate in performance reviews and development discussions.

Communication 

Support Head of Physical test centres in delivering consistent protocols and procedures across all physical test centres.Support Head of Physical test centres with clear visibility on test status and planning activity to allow escalation if required and support delivery of plans on time to required quality.Maintain regular communication with customers, process team and suppliers to secure optimal solutions.Share information and results with the team and other stakeholders.

Education & qualification

Hands-on team leader with strong organizational skills.Bachelors degree preferably in miningThorough knowledge of laboratory safety standards and protocols.Experience in conducting various laboratory tests and metallurgical tests.Skills in managing administrative tasks and organizing meetings.Skills in supporting test data management strategies.

Our offer 

Working at Weir offers a great opportunity to become part of a global market leader, that makes an impact in sustainable mining for the future. We offer you an outstanding work environment with rapid advancement potential, and to perform at your best we also offer exceptional compensation and benefits, such as: 

A good base salary between EUR 4.168,17 and EUR 5.200 gross per month; An attractive bonus scheme; Flexible working opportunities;Travel allowance for commuting;On an annual, fulltime base you will receive 27 days of holiday leave and 13 days of extralegal leave; Holiday allowance of 8%; A good pension scheme with PME pension fund; A lot of learning opportunities within our online learning campus; Excellent (global) career opportunities in Weir. 

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship. Please only apply if you are already authorized to work in The Netherlands.

Weir Minerals 

Weir Minerals Netherlands, is part of the Weir Minerals division, spread over 20 production companies and several service centers across the globe.

As a global market leader, Weir Minerals Netherlands designs, produces and sells technologically high-quality capital goods. These products are used around the world in major industry sectors including the mining industries. The growing world depends on us constantly reinventing. Quickly adapting. Continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each and every one of us doing the best work of our lives. 

It's a big challenge - but it's exciting. And it's one we can't wait to be part of.  

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career page and our LinkedIn life page.  

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. 

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