Lab Technician

Aerotek; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a skilled Chemical Preparation Technician in Ottawa, Ontario. Responsibilities include preparing chemical mixtures and maintaining laboratory equipment. Candidates should have experience in chemical handling, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work varied shifts. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and requires full onsite presence.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Weekly pay

Employee benefits including medical, dental and vision

Employee assistance and discount programs

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work overtime, on-call, and/or on different rotating shifts as required.
• Ability to consistently execute routine, yet detailed chemical preparations.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment while satisfying personal responsibilities.
• Manual dexterity.
• Ability to distinguish between colors.
• Ability to lift 10kg to shoulder level for short intervals throughout a workday.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize daily tasks based on necessity and inventory to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Plan chemical production to maintain consistent output.
• Keep precise written and electronic quantitative records of mixes produced.
• Maintain general laboratory cleanliness and organization.
• Maintain daily laboratory instruments.

Skills

Chemical handling and mixing

Laboratory experience

Quality control and GMP practices

Job description

Job Title : Chemical Preparation Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Chemical Preparation Technician to join our team. This role involves the preparation of sensor print mixes, stock solutions, and other chemical mixtures for sensor and test card assembly processes. The technician will produce chemical mixtures and calibration fluid to be used in manufacturing, following standard operating procedures. Observing proper sanitization standards and PPE use while performing tasks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize daily tasks based on necessity and inventory to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Plan chemical production to maintain consistent output.
• Keep precise written and electronic quantitative records of mixes produced, following general good documentation protocols.
• Maintain general laboratory cleanliness and organization.
• Maintain daily laboratory instruments, including analytical balances, hotplates, sonicators, micropipettes, and a variety of benchtop glassware.

Essential Skills

Chemical handling and mixing.

Laboratory experience.

Quality control and GMP practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Flexibility to work overtime, on-call, and / or on different rotating shifts as required.

Ability to consistently execute routine, yet detailed chemical preparations.

Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment while satisfying personal responsibilities.

Manual dexterity.

Ability to distinguish between colors.

Ability to lift 10kg to shoulder level for short intervals throughout a workday.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills in a supportive environment. We offer a flexible work schedule and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology. Our team values collaboration, innovation, and a strong work-life balance.

Work Environment

Working in a lab and on the production floor at our Brookfield facility. The training shift to start will be Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 3 PM, and after that, it will either be Sunday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday from 7 AM to 5 PM or 2 PM to midnight. Shifts are 10 hours. This is a fully onsite role, 40 hours a week, which may include some overtime and on-call duties.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Ottawa, Ontario.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.44 - $23.58 / hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ottawa,ON.

À propos d'Aerotek :

Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie «Notre monde nous tient à cœur» au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

About Aerotek :

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.