Laboratory Assistant, Specialty Assay-1

ALS Canada Ltd.; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS Canada Ltd. in North Vancouver is seeking a Lab Assistant to support preparation, analysis and disposal of client samples under supervision. You will perform routine laboratory procedures and maintain accurate records.

You should be a detail-oriented, organized and motivated individual with good hand-eye coordination and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Training and development opportunities are provided in a supportive, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Formal science education preferred with chemistry focus.
• At least 6 months analytical chemistry lab experience preferred.
• Good manual dexterity and precise measurement skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures and safety rules.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Weigh samples and organize boxes; track locations accurately.
• Prepare, analyze, and dispose of client samples under supervision.
• Maintain lab wares and ensure cleanliness and order in work areas.
• Record inventory and report equipment or balance issues to supervisor.
• Perform pH, conductivity, and various analytical tests as assigned.
• Assist with training new staff in the weighing room.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mechanical skills

Organized

Motivated

Hand-eye coordination

Detail oriented

Team player

Time management

English communication

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Calibration familiarity

Education

Diploma or Degree in Science (Chemistry preferred)

6 months lab experience in analytical chemistry

Job description

About the Position

As a Lab Assistant, your primary role will be to assist with the preparation, analysis, and disposal of client samples and under supervision perform routine laboratory procedures.

Specific Responsibilities

• Weigh samples, look for boxes, scan boxes to location and return them to the proper location after weighing.
• Sort and organize boxes and labels.
• Clean and maintain orders of lab wares and ensure they are returned to the proper location.
• Adhere to clean-up schedules to ensure that balances and weigh stations are clean, tidy and in working order.
• Perform other clean-up tasks as required.
• Maintain inventory records for standard materials & certain weighing room items.
• Report equipment/ balance breakdowns to supervisor.
• Report any quality issue (e.g., coarse sample, mix-up) to supervisors and/or lead hands.
• Maintaining balance verification records and ensure the staff in the weighing room adhere to all routine balance maintenance schedules.
• Perform fluoride fusions, sample transferring.
• Perform inventory count and advise supervisor or shift leaders of low levels of supplies, standards or chemicals required for continued operation.
• Run specific gravity, moisture and density analysis.
• Perform certain leaching and filtration procedures.
• Load samples for CO2 or LECO instruments with minimum supervision.
• Handling routine digestion procedures.
• Running pH and conductivity independently.
• Responsible for training new staff in the weighing room.
• May assist Lab Analysts (T) in training of A3.
• 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 by the Supervisor or Manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and mechanical skills
• Organized and highly motivated individual
• Excellent hand eye coordination
• Detail oriented individual with a strong commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to effectively handle a high volume of work and time critical issues
• Intermediate English communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Intermediate computer skills including MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Familiarity with any of the following would be an asset: Calibration of routine instruments; Evaluation of QC Checks and calibration standards; Analyses of all partial and total digestions; Chemical and physical interferences in geological analyses; Detection limits; Precision; Calibration

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Science preferred, with a concentration in Chemistry or Chemical Sciences preferred
• Minimum of 6 months laboratory experience in analytical chemistry or related field preferred

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 20lbs
• Ability to sit and/or stand for up to 7.5 hours per day
• Manual dexterity to perform repetitive tasks

ALS operates 24/7 and will require day, afternoon, and graveyard shift work including weekends.

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.

At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential.

We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.

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

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 recognised and valued.

Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law.

We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of minority groups, and persons living with disabilities.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability.

Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

ALS is a global leader in testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in a wide range of industries around the world. Using advanced technologies and innovative methods, we help our clients leverage data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world. Our people are the heart of our business, driving testing solutions and innovations to solve complex challenges and create lasting value for our clients. But most importantly, our people care – for each other and for the work we do. With over 20,000 team members across 70 countries, you’ll be part of a global network. Learn more about what makes our workplace great here. Didn’t see the right job for you today? We'd still love to hear from you.

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