Analyst

MSALABS; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MSALABS is seeking a laboratory technician to join our geochemical testing team in Langley. You will perform tasks per SOPs and quality controls, generating accurate test reports for customers worldwide.

The role requires 0–3 years in a commercial lab, a Chemistry-related degree, and proficiency in LIMS and Microsoft Office. You will work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• BSc or technical diploma in chemistry or related field.
• 0-3 years in a commercial laboratory.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and LIMS.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs and recognized methods.
• Report deviations to your manager or nominated person.
• Sign and issue test reports when authorized.
• Inform on nonconforming events to the QAQC team or manager.
• Monitor equipment and QC performance and report deviations.
• Maintain good housekeeping and communicate lab issues to your manager.
• Perform other duties as required by management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Follow instructions

Education

BSc or Technical Diploma in Chemistry

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

MSALABS is an experienced global provider of geochemical laboratory services to the exploration and mining industries in Canada, the USA and around the world. We have a rapidly growing network of laboratories in key mining regions around the world to limit lead times and transit costs and we employ the latest hi-tech analysis equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all tasks and procedures in accordance with documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or recognized standard reference methods.
• Report any deviation from documented procedures to your direct line manager, or nominated person.
• Sign and Issue Test Reports when authorization is received.
• Inform your direct line manager, or nominated person of any nonconforming event related to customer samples, or other departmental operations.
• Inform your direct line manager, or nominated person conditions within the department.
• Act in a safe and professional manner and wear appropriate attire.
• Monitor the performance of the equipment and QCs and report all deviations to your direct line manager, or nominated person.
• Practicing good housekeeping.
• Communicate general laboratory issues to your direct line manager, or nominated person as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as required by management.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Follow Quality Assurance, Quality Control (QAQC), and Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.
• Raise non-conformance investigation requests to the QAQC department as necessary.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Detail orientated and ability to work very well under pressure.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• BSc or Technical Diploma in Chemistry or a scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
• 0-3 years’ experience in a commercial laboratory.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Well-versed in the operation and implementation of LIMS.