Lab Technician

GFL Environmental Inc.; Canada; Remote; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Technician at our Bowmanville site to support commercial lines of business.

You will assist with sampling, waste classification, and lab analyses using ICP, GC, and related instrumentation, ensuring accurate records and coordination with production. The role requires adherence to TDG and safety regulations, data management, and the ability to work overtime on a continental shift.

Qualifications

• Environmental or Chemical Engineering Technician or Technologist diploma or 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to Customers via site visits, sampling and assisting with classification of waste materials.
• Perform general laboratory duties including report analysis results and coordination with production personnel.
• Assist with discrepancies of incoming and outgoing materials.
• Operate vehicles and equipment safely per procedures and regulations.
• Perform lab packing and de-packing duties and prepare glassware for analysis.
• Complete all necessary paperwork, obtain required signatures and maintain data systems.
• Prepare and clean glassware for sample analysis and perform routine analyses with ICP, GC, and other instruments.
• Review analysis results to ensure disposal site parameters are met and maintain records.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Safety-conscious

Procedural follow-through

Overtime willingness

Education

Environmental or Chemical Engineering Technician or Technologist diploma

Tools

MS Windows

MS Office

Data management systems

Job description

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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