Laboratory Assistant

ALS – Geochemistry & Metallurgy; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Laboratory Assistant, where you'll play a crucial role in preparing samples and performing essential lab functions. In this dynamic position, you'll work both independently and collaboratively, ensuring quality service for clients. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment, contributing to solutions that address some of the world's most complex challenges. With a commitment to safety and excellence, you'll be part of a diverse team dedicated to making a positive impact. Embrace the chance to grow your career in a supportive and innovative workplace.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package

Extended medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Employee assistance programs

Wellness programs

Additional vacation days

Business support for education or training

Qualifications

• Completion of High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous experience in a laboratory setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare client samples for analysis and perform routine lab maintenance.
• Manage daily sample workload to meet corporate turnaround times.
• Calibrate and maintain basic instruments.

Skills

English communication skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Data entry skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Work ethic

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Imagine your future with us!

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive.

Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.

About The Role

On-site | Full-time

The Laboratory Assistant will assist with basic laboratory functions, such as preparing client samples for analysis, performing extractions and routine lab maintenance. You will be working independently and in a team environment, with an emphasis on providing quality and efficient service to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Sample preparation, drying, grinding, pasting, homogenizing, subsampling, filtration, SALM digestion and extract samples of different matrices (including but not limited to soil, water, product, manure, plant, and animal tissue, etc.);
• Assist in managing daily sample workload to meet corporate turnaround times and hold times.
• Coordinates staff, equipment and other resources to maximize production, quality and efficiency;
• Communicate any sample integrity or potential turnaround time issues to client support staff.
• Responsible for the calibration, routine maintenance, troubleshooting and/or repairs of basic instruments;
• Generate work lists from LIMS software;
• Monitor and restock laboratory consumables/chemicals;
• Monitor controlled equipment;
• General laboratory clean-up and maintenance;
• Perform all required record-keeping & documentation;
• Maintain a reserve inventory of standard materials, reagents and supplies so that the processing of the anticipated sample workload is not put at risk.
• Ensure that all junior staff are trained as per ALS policies and they adhere to strict QA/QC policies. Maintain current training records for all employees working under your supervision.
• Perform all required quality control procedures; including perform peer review of data bundles, rechecks and investigating CARs;
• Use correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality;
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures;
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

About You

• Good English communication skills (auditory, verbal, written and reading)
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook);
• Accurate and efficient data entry skills;
• Capability to perform repetitive tasks correctly in a fast-paced environment;
• Good organizational skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines such as turnaround times (TAT) and holding requirements;
• Analytical and process oriented skill with the ability to critically think in ambiguous situations;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• A strong work ethic and willingness to take on varied tasks as required;
• Highly motivated, detail oriented, a commitment to excellence and a client-focused attitude.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Completion of High School diploma or equivalent (required);
• Previous experience working with chemicals or in a laboratory setting (asset).
• Knowledge from high school science courses and/or basic laboratory setting (asset)
• Some previous experience working in a fast-paced, production, and/or preparation environment (asset);
  
  

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand or sit for up to a full shift; Ability to lift 50 lbs. and carry for short distances
• Manual dexterity to perform intricate and/or repetitive tasks
• Wear issued personal protective equipment (PPE) such as dust masks, gloves etc., when required;
• You may be exposed to unpleasant odours;
• Please note that ALS operates 24/7 and will require day, afternoon, and graveyard shift work including weekends.
  
  

Working at ALS

Our people are our most valuable asset and drive our success at ALS.

We are a diverse community of dedicated professionals united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other. At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.

Our Benefits Include

• Comprehensive benefit package specific to your work status (including extended medical, dental, and vision coverage, access to company perks, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs)
• Additional vacation days for years of service
• Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company
• Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more)
  
  

Please note: Benefits vary based on employee status.

About ALS

ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalized solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognized and valued.

Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women, Indigenous persons, members of minority groups, and persons living with disabilities.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.