Laboratory Clean Up/Helper

SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA; Sidney; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global inspection and certification company in Sidney is seeking a Lab Support Technician. This role involves maintaining lab supplies, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and participating in flexible work hours. Candidates must have a high school education, effective time management skills, and the ability to work both independently and within a team. A salary of $22 per hour with benefits is offered.

Benefits

80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to participate in flexible work schedules including evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to follow work instructions safely and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the flow of cleaned supplies to meet production requirements.
• Wash, bake and store glassware as needed.
• Participate in the spike witness program.
• Ensure emergency safety stations are stocked and functional.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Effective working relationships

Highly organized

Time management skills

Works well under pressure

Education

High School Education

Job description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Specific to work within the Wash-up group:

• Maintain the flow of cleaned supplies to meet production requirements by submitting used glassware to wash-up from laboratories on a regular basis;
• Wash, bake and store glassware;
• Participate in spike witness program;
• Take a physical inventory of glassware; and
• Ensure Eye Wash and Emergency Shower stations and spill kit supplies are kept in a clean and ready-to-use state.

Specific to work within the Tech group:

• Stock approved solvents in the solvent shed;
• Report temperatures of lab equipment (fridge, freezer, & moisture oven, daily);
• Remove powders for muffle oven (trailer);
• Process consumed jars – remove labels, scan & save hardcopies;
• Clean field sampling containers using procedures supplied by the client;
• Maintain an adequate level of lab supplies and glassware;
• Baking of some consumable lab supplies including, but not limited to, pipettes, c-tubes, u-vials, ECD vials, ampoules, GFA/GFF filters, anti-bumping granules and sodium sulphate;
• Maintain a sufficient stock of Seastar water;
• Remove recyclables throughout the lab;
• Remove waste solvents from the lab and maintaining disposal records;
• Solvent rinse glassware, specific to analysis, for analyst use;
• Basic maintenance of lab equipment;
• Prepare mixed reagents proactively and as required;
• Participate in spike witness program;
• Maintain adequate solvent storage levels within the tech aisle, and lab if possible;

Specific to Instruments:

• Inst. Blanks (varying numbers)
• Prepare the archive trays
• Stock up on supplies
• Order Styrofoam and Kim wipes

Qualifications

High School Education

Specific technical skills:

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to achieve common goals and objectives;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Highly organized, self- motivated and energetic.
• Willingness to participate in flexible work schedules (including evenings and weekends);
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Works well under pressure.
• Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.

Additional Information

Salary:$22 per hour

• 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
• Paid time off

SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.

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