Laboratory Technician

Cynet Systems; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company in Ottawa is seeking a responsible individual for chemical production and laboratory support. The role involves producing mixtures, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting in process improvements. Ideal candidates should have a technical diploma or Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, and experience in regulated industries is preferred.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work overtime and on different shifts as required.
• Manual dexterity and ability to distinguish between colors.

Responsibilities

• Produce chemical mixtures and calibration fluid following procedures.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization.
• Support interdepartmental chemical requests for testing.

Skills

Team collaboration

Routine chemical preparations

Education

Technical diploma or Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Tools

Analytical balances

Sonicators

Micropipettes

Job description

Job Description : Responsibilities :

• Produce chemicals mixtures and calibration fluid to be used in manufacturing following standard operating procedures. Observe proper sanitization standards and PPE use while performing tasks.
• Prioritize daily tasks based on necessity and inventory to complete tasks in a timely manner; plan out chemical production to maintain consistent output.
• Keep precise written and electronic quantitative records of mixes produced, following general good documentation protocols.
• Maintain general laboratory cleanliness and organization.
• Maintain daily laboratory instruments, including analytical balances, hotplates, sonicators, micropipettes and a variety of benchtop glassware.
• Support in material verification for new incoming raw materials by running in-house experiments to determine sensor performance.
• Assist in process improvements by participating in experimental trials, following approved experimental protocols.
• Support interdepartmental chemical requests for in-house product testing. Communicate clearly with other departments to determine deadlines.

Required Knowledge / Skills, Education, and Experience :

Technical diploma, or Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience.

Flexibility to work overtime, on-call and / or on different rotating shifts as required.

Ability to consistently execute routine, yet detailed chemical preparations.

Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment while satisfying personal responsibilities.

Physical :

Manual dexterity.

Ability to distinguish between colours.

Ability to lift 10kg to shoulder level for short intervals throughout a work day.

Preferred Knowledge / Skills, Education, and Experience :

Experience in a regulated industry.