Geochemistry Lab: Sample Prep Technician (6-Month Contract)

SGS; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS in Burnaby is seeking a Geochemistry Lab Technician for a fixed-term contract of about six months. Responsibilities include unpacking, sorting, transferring and drying samples, plus crushing, pulverizing and screening geological materials.

You will perform routine QC checks, ensure work orders are complete, and record QC data. The role requires a high school diploma and 0–1 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High school Diploma.
• Experience: 0-1 years of relevant work experience required or equivalent experience through education.

Responsibilities

• Unpack, sort, transfer and dry samples.
• Execute and perform crushing, pulverizing and screening of geological materials as per SGS' Standard Operating Procedures.
• Conduct routine quality checks including particle size analysis, dust loss and report data immediately to the Supervisor or group leader if results are outside of acceptability parameters.
• Ensure that work order documentation is complete in every respect and QC results are entered into SLIMS as necessary.
• Maintain clean and organized workbench area ensuring spills are immediately cleaned; disposal is according to laboratory procedures including any special requirements for handling international soils.
• Ensure that equipment is maintained in good order making the Supervisor or group leader aware of any damaged or defective equipment or any equipment requiring adjustment i.e., pulverizing time or crushers gapping.
• Keep all records and notebooks in good order including work order and equipment maintenance logs.
• May be asked to work in other areas of the Geochemistry laboratory sections when required.

Education

High school Diploma

Job description

SGS in Burnaby is seeking a Geochemistry Lab Technician for a fixed-term contract of about six months. Responsibilities include unpacking, sorting, transferring and drying samples, plus crushing, pulverizing and screening geological materials.

You will perform routine QC checks, ensure work orders are complete, and record QC data. The role requires a high school diploma and 0–1 years of related experience.