Lab Technician (Contract)

GFL Environmental Inc.; Oakville; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management is seeking a dedicated lab technician for a 14-month full-time contract. The role involves analyzing raw materials and finished products, maintaining laboratory records, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Ideal candidates will possess a Chemical Technician Diploma and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills. Shift work is required, and the position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must be available for shift work Monday-Friday.
• Ability to perform moderately labor-intensive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Analyze crude raw materials and finished products.
• Maintain records and results of all tests performed.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Chemical Technician Diploma

Tools

GC

GC/MS

ICP

UV/VIS

Karl Fischer

Job description

GFL Mississauga is looking for a lab technician to support our liquid waste processing facility. This is a full-time contract role for 14-months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing support to manufacturing by analyzing crude raw materials, in-process, and finished products - solvent and refrigerant analysis; duties include, but are not limited to:
• Successful candidate will perform a variety of analytical tests on samples, including refrigerant analysis
• Write up tests performed and log results in computer database
• Maintain records and results of all tests performed
• Ability to work independently and perform troubleshooting as needed
• Communicate and liaise with other departments
• Know and apply good laboratory practices
• Must be safety conscious, including housekeeping to maintain a safe work area
• Maintain good working relationship with co-workers, management and customers
• Some overtime required
• Other duties as requested by Supervisor
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Chemical Technician Diploma (or related field of study) with general knowledge of lab equipment (e.g., GC, GC/MS, ICP, UV/VIS, Karl Fischer and wet chemistry); excellent organizational skills; good communication skills (both written and oral).
• Must be available for shift work Monday-Friday: mornings, afternoons, evenings, overnight
• Ability to perform moderately labour intensive and repetitious tasks
• Excellent communication skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Able to work independently and in a team environment
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

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• Job function

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