Laboratory Technician-Calgary

Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the consumer products sector is seeking a Laboratory Technician to produce high-quality analytical data. In this entry-level role, you will perform sample preparation, follow Standard Operating Procedures, and support lab operations while ensuring compliance with quality standards. Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment where your attention to detail and strong technical skills will be essential.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Ability to follow SOPs and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample preparation and follow procedures for analyses.
• Review LIMS summary reports to plan daily work.
• Meet quality standards and ensure timely analysis of samples.

Skills

Detail oriented

Time-management

Strong computer skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Post-Secondary school education or equivalent experience

Job description

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Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Supervisor / Laboratory Manager

Laboratory

Basic Purpose: What is the overall function of the job?

• Results oriented to produce high quality defensible analytical data, safely and on time by following applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform sample preparation / extractions of target compounds under specific matrices and provides general lab support in the analysis of samples
  
  

POSITION PROFILE

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Reports to (title): Laboratory Supervisor / Laboratory Manager

Department: Laboratory

Basic Purpose: What is the overall function of the job?

• Results oriented to produce high quality defensible analytical data, safely and on time by following applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform sample preparation / extractions of target compounds under specific matrices and provides general lab support in the analysis of samples
  
  

Key Accountability/Responsibilities: What specifically is this job expected to accomplish?

• Review LIMS summary reports to plan and organize daily work
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) when conducting following work:
• Perform sample preparation and procedures prior to analyses
• Perform some basic testing procedures
• Identify any non-routine samples and seek guidance on procedures for handling
• Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within holding time requirements.
• Identify and communicate procedural non-conformances to Supervisor
• Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabelling, sample mix-up and cross contamination between samples and other materials.
• Provide general lab support
• Provide supervisor/manager with updates on workstation status including advance notification of any delays
• Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program
• Participate, when requested in department and Health & Safety meetings
• Participate, when requested in internal and external audits
• Keep work area clean, neat and organized
• Maintain training records and relevant qualifications
• All other responsibilities as assigned
  
  

Skills and Knowledge: What skills and knowledge are used to carry out job responsibilities and solve problems?

• Post-Secondary school education or equivalent experience
• Accurately follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and instructions
• Detail oriented with accurate record keeping skills.
• Good time-management, communication, multi-tasking and priority setting skills.
• Strong computer skills
• Positive outlook with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Adapts to a changing environment
• Works both independently and as part of a team
• Learns quickly
  
  

Work Relationships

• Internal: Laboratory Operations, Customer Service and Sample Logistics Departments
• External:
  
  

Working Conditions: physical work environment, physical effort, visual and listening attention, and travel

• High level of work production in fast-paced lab environment. Can involve the repetition of the same process. Requires patience, tenacity and persistence
• Flexible working hours, overtime and shift work
• May involve long periods of standing
• Some lifting and carrying (up to 40 lbs)
• Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate equipment

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion

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