Instrumentation Technician - ICP-OES

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

RRSP eligibility

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our team in Burnaby. The role focuses on performing laboratory techniques according to SOPs, documenting results, and maintaining equipment and logs. You will support instrument checks, inventory, and safety practices in a fast-paced lab environment.

The ideal candidate holds a BSc or science-related diploma and has 1–3 years of relevant lab experience. Afternoon/evening shifts (3pm–11:30pm) and weekends are required, with 80% health coverage, RRSP

Qualifications

• BSc or Diploma in a science-related program or equivalent training.
• 1–3 years of relevant laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory techniques per SOPs to carry out analyses.
• Document results in daily logs and equipment records.
• Record and interpret results for senior staff in a timely manner.
• Maintain laboratory supplies by inventorying stock.
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment; perform preventive maintenance.
• Run routine instrument checks and record findings.
• Assist in preparing SOPs, validation protocols, and reporting.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized working environment.
• Support daily H&S checks and incident reporting.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Education

BSc or Diploma in Science related program

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.