Laboratory Technician, Food Chemistry

SGS; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 21,480 - 30,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision

Paid time off

Job summary

A global testing and certification company in Burnaby seeks a Laboratory Technician to handle samples and perform chemical analyses while ensuring data accuracy and compliance with operating procedures. Responsibilities include homogenizing samples, cleaning workspaces, and maintaining quality records. The role requires a relevant degree and offers flexibility in a Monday to Friday schedule, with a pay rate of $18.90 per hour. Health, dental, and vision coverage are provided, along with paid time off.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Handles samples, performs chemical analyses and reports data accurately.
• Homogenizes samples following standard protocols.
• Assists with cleaning laboratory carts, glassware, and racks.
• Maintains cleanliness of laboratory work surfaces.
• Maintains records of all quality activities as required.
• Performs applicable testing with proper proficiency training.

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.

• 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

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.