Lab Assistant - Growth Path to Lab Technician

Amrize; Hampstead; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

RRSP/TFSA options

EFAP

Job summary

Amrize Canada is seeking a Lab Assistant to support chemical, concrete and mortar laboratory technicians under the lab supervisor. You will perform analyses, help manage laboratories and warehouse spaces, and ensure equipment is properly used and maintained.

The role requires a high school diploma and some relevant experience; strong analytical and judgment skills; ability to work in a team, be autonomous and safety-conscious; willingness to learn lab testing protocols and to communicate in

Qualifications

• High school diploma and a relevant working experience.
• Demonstrate good analytical and good judgmental skills.
• Be responsible for the maintenance of certain equipment.
• Be able to handle materials and operate basic lab tools.
• Be able to support the staff with manual labor.
• Be stimulated by teamwork, organized, autonomous, and demonstrate initiative.
• Demonstrate ease of adaptation, flexible and open to change, with a desire to learn.
• Honest and reliable.
• Ability to express themselves orally in French (English is optional).

Responsibilities

• Perform analyzes according to different standards such as ASTM, AASHTO, CSA and others.
• Manage the laboratories and the warehouse spaces.
• Be responsible for the proper use of the equipment and its maintenance and follow-up.
• Respect the quality assurance program of the laboratory.
• Respect and promote safe practices in the laboratories by adopting appropriate behaviors.
• Make sure to handle chemicals safely, respecting the environment.
• Make sure to handle laboratory equipment and mechanical devices safely.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviours.

Skills

Analytical skills

Good judgment

Equipment maintenance

Lab tools

Manual labor

Teamwork

Autonomy

Initiative

Adaptability

Honesty

French language

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Amrize Canada is seeking a Lab Assistant to support chemical, concrete and mortar laboratory technicians under the lab supervisor. You will perform analyses, help manage laboratories and warehouse spaces, and ensure equipment is properly used and maintained.

The role requires a high school diploma and some relevant experience; strong analytical and judgment skills; ability to work in a team, be autonomous and safety-conscious; willingness to learn lab testing protocols and to communicate in