Laboratory Technician - DIDO

SGS; Red Lake; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a laboratory support technician to carry out routine testing and analysis within our geochemistry labs in Canada. You will follow written work instructions, log samples into LIMS, and help maintain calibration of instruments while ensuring accurate data and safe handling of materials.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic science knowledge, and strong numeracy. Experience is not required, and candidates should be comfortable with computers and routine procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Post-secondary science degree/diploma assets (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Science).
• No experience required.
• Must be comfortable with numerals to monitor data on a computer.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine testing and analysis under supervision in designated departments.
• Log samples into LIMS accurately and quickly.
• Ensure samples are catalogued and stored for retrieval.
• Assist lab staff in locating samples and manage disposal or return to clients.
• Calibrate and set up laboratory equipment prior to analysis.
• Maintain equipment calibrations and prepare standards/reagents.
• Interpret and evaluate results; monitor lab supplies and safety policies.
• May work in other geochemistry lab sections or coordinate special projects.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Numeracy

Reading instructions

Computer skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

High school diploma

Science degree/diploma (Chemistry/Biochemistry/Env Science)

Tools

LIMS

Laboratory equipment calibration

Job description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

This position will carry out various routine testing and analysis, following written work instructions under the direction of the Supervisor of a specific department. This job description applies to employees working in the Digestion,Instrumentation, Party/Umpire, Warehouse, and Sample Reduction/Preparation departments.

• Duties may include: sample reception, sample identification, sample preparation, sample dilutions, setting up analytical batches and analysis, batch Quality Control, (the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Ensure samples are logged into LIMS accurately and in a quick manner.
• Working knowledge of LIMS
• Ensure samples are catalogued and stored in an efficient and easily retrievable manner.
• Assists laboratory personnel in locating and retrieving of samples and also responsible for sample disposal or returning samples to clients.
• Calibration and set up of laboratory equipment prior to analysis.
• Maintain and record equipment calibrations.
• Preparation of standards and reagents.
• Interpreting and evaluating results.
• Monitor Equipment maintenance & laboratory supplies.
• Follow all company health, safety and environmental policies.
• Maintains a clean working environment.
• Follow all Quality system protocols, report discrepancies to the Supervisor.
• May be asked to work in other areas of the Geochemistry laboratory sections.
• May be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) is required.
• A post-secondary education (degree and/or diploma) in a Science related program (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Science) is a strong asset.
• No Experience required
• Good hand/eye coordination when handling samples & lab equipment
• Must be comfortable with numerals in order to monitor data on a computer screen.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Able to work well under pressure during high (peak) workloads and balancing conflicting demands of high volume versus the quality of results.
• Candidates must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel. PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Candidates must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition.

Additional Information

Compensation: $23 - $25 per hour

• 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
• Paid time off

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.