Laboratory Technician, Food

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

Job summary

A leading global testing and inspection company is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Burnaby, Canada. The role involves handling samples, performing analyses, and maintaining laboratory cleanliness. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field. The company offers a competitive salary of $18.90 per hour, along with health coverage and paid time off.

Benefits

80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial laboratories is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Handle samples and perform analyses.
• Maintain cleanliness of laboratory surfaces.
• Record quality activities per procedures.
• Test with proper proficiency training.

Skills

Sample handling

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Chemistry or related field

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

The Laboratory Technician handles samples, performs analyses and reports accurate and timely data according to Laboratory Operating Procedures and test methodologies.

• Homogenizes samples following standard protocols.
• Assists with cleaning laboratory carts, glassware, racks.
• Maintains cleanliness of laboratory work surfaces.
• Maintains records of all quality activities as required in Operating Procedures and Test Methods.
• Performs applicable testing with proper proficiency training with Supervision.
• Maintains and verifies equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree or diploma in Chemistry or related field required
• Commercial laboratories experience an asset

Additional Information

Salary: $18.90 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.

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