Instrumentation Technician - ICP-OES

SGS; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (80%+)

Dental coverage (80%+)

Vision coverage (80%+)

RRSP program eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

SGS in Burnaby is seeking a laboratory technician to support testing activities during the afternoon shift (3pm–11:30pm) and weekends. You will perform analyses, document results, inventory supplies, and help maintain equipment and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a BSc or Diploma in a science field and 1–3 years of relevant laboratory experience. Starting wage is competitive with benefits for staff health, RRSP eligibility, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• BSc or Diploma in a science field or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of relevant laboratory work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory techniques per SOPs and SOP manuals.
• Document data by maintaining daily logs and equipment records.
• Record and interpret results; present findings to supervisors.
• Inventory and maintain laboratory supplies.
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment; perform preventive maintenance.
• Carry out routine instrument checks and document findings.
• Assist in preparing SOPs, validation protocols and reports.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized lab environment.
• Assist supervisor with daily H&S checks and incident reporting.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Documentation

Instrument maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

BSc or Diploma in Science

Tools

SOPs

Laboratory equipment

Job description

We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

Please note: This position will require the successful candidate to be available for afternoon shift (3pm to 11:30pm) and weekends.

• Performs and executes laboratory techniques as per methods independently, following the company's Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to carry out analyses.
• Documents information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
• Recording and periodically interpreting results to present to senior colleagues, results are evaluated in a timely manner.
• Keeps laboratory supplies readily available by inventorying stock.
• Assists in maintaining and operates equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance. Record findings in logbook.
• Carry out routine instrument checks for compliance and accurate testing results. Record findings in logbooks.
• Assists with the preparation of method SOP's, validation protocol and reporting.
• Demonstrates safe work habits and enforces a clean and organized working environment.
• Assists the Department Supervisor in monitoring and checking for the completion of all daily H&S checks, monthly H&S meetings, emergency protocol and any incident/accident reports

Qualifications

• Education: BSc. or Diploma in a Science related program or equivalent experience or training
• Experience: Minimum 1 - 3 years of relevant laboratory work experience required

Additional Information

Salary: starting at $20.50 per hour.

Some benefit highlights

• 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
• Paid time off
• RRSP Program Eligibility

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process. Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.