Laboratory Technician, Food Chemistry

SGS; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

SGS in Canada is seeking a Laboratory Technician to handle samples, perform chemical analyses, and report data according to Laboratory Operating Procedures and test methodologies.

The role runs Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM, with flexibility provided. Salary is $18.90 per hour, with 80% coverage of Health, Dental and Vision, plus paid time off. SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports accommodations during recruitment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Chemistry or related field is required.
• Experience in commercial laboratories is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests with proper proficiency training under supervision.
• Assist with cleaning laboratory carts, glassware, and racks.
• Maintain cleanliness of lab work surfaces.
• Maintain records of quality activities per SOPs and test methods.
• Homogenize samples per standard protocols.
• Maintain and verify laboratory equipment.

Skills

Chemical analysis

Laboratory testing

Record keeping

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 chemical analyses and reports accurate and timely data according to Laboratory Operating Procedures and test methodologies.

• Performs applicable testing with proper proficiency training with Supervision
• 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
• Homogenizes samples following standard protocols
• Maintains and verifies equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Chemistry or related field required
• Commercial laboratoriesexperience an asset

WORK SCHEDULE - Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM (flexibility will be provided)

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.