Environmental lab technician

GFL Environmental Inc.; Ajax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Environmental Lab Technician to join their team. This role involves providing critical technical support through site visits, managing laboratory tasks, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. You'll engage in sample preparation and analysis, utilizing advanced laboratory equipment, while maintaining accurate records. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to environmental solutions and work in a collaborative setting. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about sustainability, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Diploma in Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related field required.
• Previous lab experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to customers via site visits and sampling.
• Perform routine sample preparation and analyses using various instruments.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data management

Safety compliance

Technical assistance

Education

Diploma in Environmental or Chemical Engineering

Tools

ICP

GC

Oxygen Bomb Calorimeter

MS Windows

MS Office

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GFL Environmental is looking for a Laboratory Technician to support our Commercial lines of business out of our Bowmanville site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance to Customers via site visits, sampling and assisting with the classification of waste materials
• Perform general laboratory and housekeeping duties including report analysis results and coordination with production personnel
• Assist with discrepancies of incoming and outgoing materials
• Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe and proper manner in accordance to GFL Environmental Inc. transportation standard operating procedures, and government regulations
• Perform lab packing and de-packing duties
• Complete all necessary paperwork to complete job including acquiring signatures as required
• Manage and maintain various data management systems
• Prepare and clean glassware required for sample analysis
• Perform routine sample preparation and analyses employing ICP, GC, Oxygen Bomb Calorimiter and other instrumentation
• Report analysis results and coordinate with production personnel
• Maintain accurate analysis, maintenance, and production records
• Assist other facility operators as needed, provide technical assistance to customers via site visits, sampling and assisting with the classification of waste materials
• Perform general laboratory and facility housekeeping duties
• Complete Certificates of Disposal and Summaries of Analysis as required
• Review analytical reports and ensure that outgoing materials meet disposal site parameters
• Assemble and disassemble lab packs
• Bulking / blending of small quantity waste chemicals
• Prepare and clean glassware required for sample analysis
• Assist with the coding and shipments of Lab-Pack materials
• Provide assistance in Emergency Spill Response (ER)
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Environmental or Chemical Engineering Technician or Technologist of related Diploma
• Previous lab, sales and industry experience is an asset
• Competent computer skills (MS Windows and Office)
• Must be safety conscious and detail oriented
• Ability to follow procedures and work with minimal supervision
• Willing to work overtime, and continental shift work
• Knowledge of TDG, Reg. 347 and Ontario Health and Safety Act an asset
  
  

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