Laboratory Helper/Cleaner

SGS; Sidney; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global testing, inspection, and certification company seeks a dedicated individual for their Sidney facility to assist in maintaining lab operations. The role involves varied responsibilities such as cleaning glassware, managing supplies, and ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols. Ideal candidates will possess a high school education, time management abilities, and the capacity to work both independently and within a team environment. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team in a professional setting.

Benefits

80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision

Paid time off

RRSP Program Eligibility

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and follow work instructions accurately.
• Willingness to participate in flexible work schedules including evenings and weekends.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain flow of cleaned supplies to meet production.
• Participate in spike witness program and take physical inventory.
• Clean glassware and maintain lab equipment.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Highly organized

Self-motivated

Energetic

Time management skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Education

Job description

Company 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

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;
• Cut copper foil for lab use;
• 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
• Clean instrument sonicator (monthly)

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:$18 - $19 per hour

Some benefit highlights:

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

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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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