Laboratory Technician

Cynet Systems Inc; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A chemical manufacturing company in Ottawa is seeking a candidate to produce chemical mixtures and maintain laboratory organization. The ideal candidate should have a technical diploma or a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and the ability to execute detailed chemical preparations. Teamwork and flexibility for overtime are essential. This role includes maintaining instruments and supporting interdepartmental requests.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work overtime, on-call and/or on different rotating shifts.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to consistently execute routine, yet detailed chemical preparations.

Responsibilities

• Produce chemical mixtures and calibration fluid.
• Maintain general laboratory cleanliness and organization.
• Support interdepartmental chemical requests.

Skills

Teamwork

Routine chemical preparations

Flexibility for overtime

Education

Technical diploma or Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Tools

Analytical balances

Micropipettes

Glassware

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.