Laboratory Technician (Chemistry)

Mérieux NutriSciences; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Public Health sector seeks a Laboratory Technician (Chemistry) in Burnaby. The role involves performing analyses, utilizing ICPMS instrumentation, and maintaining quality control records. Ideal candidates have a degree or diploma in chemistry or food science, alongside strong analytical and communication skills. Join a team committed to making food systems safer and more sustainable.

Benefits

Diverse and open-minded environment

Opportunities for learning and growth

Impactful work in Public Health

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in chemistry or food science preferred, previous experience accepted.
• Ability to follow specific instructions and a general understanding of laboratory needs.
• Excellent verbal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses with ICPMS and various chemistry techniques.
• Maintain quality control records and communicate operational difficulties.
• Record and interpret analytical data, ensuring accurate results.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or diploma in chemistry or food science

Tools

ICPMS instrumentation

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Job description

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!

YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE

We are looking for a Laboratory Technician (Chemistry) in #106- 8255 North Fraser Way, Burnaby, B.C. V3N OB9 CAN. Your mission will be to:

Performs analyses with ICPMS instrumentation

Utilizes various ICP and wet chemistry techniques to determine the concentration of target analytes in food or supplement samples

Ensures proper extraction methods are conducted on samples

Maintains chemistry quality control records and procedures for each analysis

Records and interprets analytical data

Prepares standards or reagents required for the analysis procedures

Maintains knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) required to complete job responsibilities

Maintains clean working area

Determines root cause and corrective action for investigation

Communicates procedural and operational difficulties and delays to supervisor

Reviews batches and responds to out-of-specification results or questionable data

Maintains equipment records in databases in accordance with our Quality System

Adheres to all safety policies

YOUR PROFILE

Profile:
A degree or diploma in chemistry or food science is preferred but previous experience is accepted.

Required skills:
This position requires the ability to follow specific instructions. A general understanding of the needs of the laboratory is required to avoid delays in sample testing or inaccurate results. Excellent verbal communication skills are required to interact with peers and management.

Management:
None

Work Environment:
The incumbent works in the laboratory with proper lighting and temperature control.
Occasional exposure to laboratory fumes, chemicals, and materials will occur when in the laboratory.
The incumbent works in the laboratory with increased temperatures near the autoclave and washer.
The incumbent is required to wear masks, laboratory coat and insulated gloves when working with the media.
Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds is necessary when loading and preparing samples for autoclaving.
The incumbent can expect extended time spent in a standing position.

Typical work week is 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday but may include Saturdays and Sundays.

Pay for this position is $22.06 hourly CAD.

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WHY JOIN US?

• Because you would contribute to an inspiring Public Health purpose, supported by long-term and visionary shareholders.
• Because you would have an impact on our strategic pillars that build on 50 years of experience and expertise.
• Because you would be part of a community of anenthusiastic and skilled group of people who love co-building together and serving a purpose bigger than them.
• Because you would be welcome as you are, in a diverse and open-minded environment that is rich in our singularities and differences.
• Because you would grow in an international group of more than 8200 fantastic team members, with plenty of opportunities to learn and share.

Ready for the journey?

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