Laboratory Technician – Entry Level – Agriculture (6-month contract)

SGS; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification company located in Canada is seeking a laboratory technician to perform testing on agricultural samples. Responsibilities include sample preparation, testing, and maintaining laboratory instruments. Candidates must possess a degree in a science-related field and have 1-3 years of relevant experience. A valid Driver License is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Chemistry, Agriculture, Food Science required.
• 1-3 years of experience in an agricultural laboratory setting.
• Valid Driver License required.

Responsibilities

• Log in and prepare samples, including grinding.
• Conduct testing on agriculture samples such as moisture and protein.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance and calibrations.

Skills

Sample preparation

NIR and ELISA testing

Instrument maintenance

Balance calibration

Documentation procedures

Education

Degree or diploma in a Science related program

Tools

Laboratory instruments (NIR, ELISA)

Job description

Overview

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 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Responsibilities

• Sample log in and preparation including grinding of samples.
• Conduct required testing on agriculture samples such as moisture, protein, falling number, dockage, or other tests as seen suitable by the Lab Manager or Departmental Supervisor using various instruments (NIR, ELISA, etc) available in the laboratory.
• Accountable for performing and recording routine and non-routine instrument maintenance (NIR).
• Conduct balance calibrations, pipette verifications, monitoring temperatures of fridges, freezers, etc.
• Maintain and record instrument calibrations (i.e., NIR instrument).
• Adhere to proper labelling and documentation procedures for solvents, standards, reagents, etc.
• Familiarize with applicable standard operation procedures (SOP).
• Adhere to company health and safety policies.
• Provide accurate and timely results.

Qualifications

• A post-secondary education (degree and/or diploma) in a Science related program (Chemistry, Agriculture, Food Science etc.) is required.
• A minimum of 1 – 3 years of experience in an Agricultural laboratory setting is required.
• Valid Driver License is required.

Additional Information

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.