Letisha Smal | Lab Manager
QLS Saudi Arabia

Letisha Smal is an experienced laboratory professional and lab manager within the mining industry, with a strong track record in laboratory operations, quality systems, and analytical excellence. Based in Saudi Arabia, she has worked extensively in high-demand industrial environments where accuracy, safety, and efficiency are critical to operational success. With hands-on expertise spanning laboratory management, sample preparation, analytical workflows, and compliance with international standards, Letisha plays a key role in supporting mining and mineral processing operations through reliable and timely laboratory data. Her work focuses on optimizing laboratory performance, improving turnaround times, and ensuring robust quality control in complex testing environments. Letisha is particularly passionate about bridging the gap between laboratory results and operational decision-making, emphasizing practical solutions that add real value to production, project development, and stakeholder confidence. She brings a pragmatic, industry-driven perspective to topics such as laboratory optimization, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.