Laboratory Technician

Brunel; Nanticoke; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company in Ontario is looking for a qualified candidate to manage laboratory testing and participate in safety initiatives. The ideal applicant will have a Chemical Engineering Technologist diploma or equivalent, proven lab experience, and the ability to apply industry standards. Proficiency in analytical instrumentation and statistical quality control is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Chemical Engineering Technologist diploma; BSc. Engineering or Analytical Sciences.
• Satisfactory pre-placement medical assessment from the Health Centre.
• Experience in production testing, safety, and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Active participation in LPS programs and safety initiatives.
• Perform testing safely and in accordance with DIAF guidelines.
• Complete annual data integrity assurance framework review.

Skills

Lab work experience

Statistical quality control

Analytical laboratory instrumentation

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Chemical Engineering Technologist diploma or equivalent

Tools

Gas Chromatographs

Statistical tools (TPI, cPk's)

Job description

Skill, ability and qualifications

• Minimum of a Chemical Engineering Technologist diploma; BSc. Engineering or Analytical Sciences.
• Satisfactory pre-placement medical assessment from the Health Centre against the physical requirements of the position.
• Candidates must have prior lab work experience. Preference will be given to candidates with backgrounds in production testing, safety, and quality management systems (e.g., OIMS, QP&G, GPQMS, ISO 9001 registration, CIMS, DIAF, Engine Operation, Environmental testing, and Gas Chromatography).
• Relevant knowledge and experience with analytical laboratory instrumentation such as routine calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of lab equipment (e.g., Gas Chromatographs, Distillations, Vapour Pressure, Extractions, Titrations).
• Experience troubleshooting non-routine lab testing and equipment reliability issues, including working with vendors or technical support.
• Proven capability in using statistical quality control, including responding to run rule violations for standard deviations, control limits, moving ranges, and biases.
• Proven ability in using statistical tools (e.g., TPI, cPk's, Site Precision).
• Ability to apply procedures based on industry standards such as ASTM, EI, CGSB, AQUA, and MISA.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Genie, and Adobe Acrobat.

Scope of responsibilities

• Active participation in LPS programs and safety initiatives.
• Full compliance with OIMS requirements.
• Perform testing safely and in accordance with DIAF guidelines.
• Carry out all laboratory testing, procedures, instrument troubleshooting, calibration, quality control, and routine maintenance within strict data integrity (DIAF) guidelines.
• Complete annual data integrity assurance framework review and endorse acknowledgment documents.
• Manage completion of WebCat modules independently.
• Review laboratory notifications promptly.
• Complete Test Method Assessments as assigned.
• Fulfill mandatory training and progression requirements for the laboratory.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the Lab Management team.