Lab Technician

GFL Environmental Inc.; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role involves performing lab analyses, handling samples, and coordinating with production for accurate disposal and classification of waste materials. Candidates should have an Environmental or Chemical Engineering Technician/Technologist diploma, solid computer skills, and the ability to follow procedures with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Environmental or Chemical Engineering Technician or Technologist Diploma required.
• Prior laboratory, sales, or industry experience is an asset.
• Must be safety-conscious with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to Customers via site visits and sampling.
• Perform routine laboratory analyses using ICP, GC, and oxygen bomb calorimeter.
• Maintain accurate lab records and data management systems.
• Prepare and clean glassware for sample analysis.
• Assist with disposal documentation and lab-pack shipments.
• Support emergency spill response when needed.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Detail-oriented

Follow procedures

MS Windows & Office

Overtime / continental shift

Education

Environmental or Chemical Engineering Technician or Technologist Diploma

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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