Laboratory Technician (Contract)

09 Irving Oil Limited; Saint John; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the petroleum industry is seeking a Laboratory Technician for an 8-month term opportunity. The candidate will perform standard analytical tests, maintain laboratory documentation, and ensure quality control under supervision. Opportunities for personal and professional development are included, along with a strong safety culture and access to various on-site facilities.

Benefits

Fitness facility access

Medical and dental benefits from day one

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have a Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Prior lab experience and knowledge of wet chemical testing methods are assets.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard analytical tests on petroleum samples.
• Maintain documentation and work areas.
• Verify and communicate test results.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Adaptability

Education

Post-secondary education in science or a related field

Job description

As a Laboratory Technician you will perform standard analytical tests on petroleum samples while conforming to the Laboratory’s quality management system under the supervision of Senior Lab resources.This is a 8-month term opportunity where you will learn to develop your competencies in each test method.

What We Offer :

Work Environment – Work and grow within Canada’s largest Refinery, with strong safety culture, access to a fitness facility, an onsite medical team, and a café.

Flexible Benefits Plan – Including medical and dental benefits that are both in effect from day one.

Development Opportunities - Personal and professional development opportunities

Your Responsibilities :

Receive training and build competencies in all test methods by Day Area or Control Lab (Shift areas). Test areas include the Corner, Cloud, Bunker, Asphalt, Chromatography and Octanes.

Pick up, or receive samples for testing, and deliver the samples to the appropriate staging area.

Perform routine testing of samples and quality control specimens using specified methodology under supervision.

After review and signoff, verify and communicate test results assuring the validity and traceability of the information.

Make the appropriate entries into LIMS, instrument logs, control charts, calibration records, laboratory worksheets, and any other media, whether print or electronic, as required.

Maintain documentation, equipment, and work areas in a neat, orderly condition.

Monitor the availability of the supplies needed for testing processes, restock areas as required, and make any deficiency of such supplies known to Shift Team Lead / Area Specialist.

Complete all training specific to their role and keep personal training records current and orderly.

Your Skills :

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team environment.

Very strong attention to detail.

Able to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.

Comfortable with standard operating procedures and able to meet deadlines.

Understand the importance of complete documentation of all work performed.

Able to understand the impact of your assigned work to other groups and the organization.

Your Experience :

Post-secondary education in science or a related field.

Must have a Class 5 Driver’s License.

Prior experience in a lab environment an asset.

Experience with wet chemical testing methods an asset.