Laboratory Technician (Contract)

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

Job summary

A leading oil company in Saint John is seeking a Laboratory Technician for an 8-month term opportunity. Responsibilities include performing analytical tests on petroleum samples, maintaining documentation, and ensuring quality control. Ideal candidates will have post-secondary education in a related field and strong attention to detail. This position offers development opportunities within Canada’s largest refinery and a strong safety culture.

Benefits

Access to a fitness facility

Onsite medical team

Flexible benefits plan

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Experience with lab analysis and testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard analytical tests on petroleum samples.
• Communicate test results accurately and timely.
• Maintain equipment and order supplies as needed.

Skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Standard operating procedures

Documentation accuracy

Education

Post-secondary education in science

Job description

Overview

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 an 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.

Job Requirements

• Work Experience – Lab Analysis & Testing
• Education – Diploma / Certification