Laboratory Technician - Level 1

POLARIS Laboratories®; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

POLARIS Laboratories® is seeking a Laboratory Technician, Level I, to generate high-quality data using laboratory instruments. The role involves managing software, achieving production goals, and supporting quality and safety programs. Candidates should have a GED or High School Diploma and ideally some experience in a laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of mandatory POLARIS training within 90 days.
• No written warnings in the past 12 months.
• Satisfactory 90-day review.

Responsibilities

• Manages use of software and navigates LIMS to print paperwork.
• Achieves daily goals and performs instrument maintenance.
• Adheres to Work Instructions and maintains audit readiness.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Fine motor skills

Multitasking

Organization

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Color detection

Odor detection

Communication

Time management

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

LIMS

ECI

ADI

HRN

JIRA

Verse

Yammer

Job description

Purpose

The Laboratory Technician, Level I, is focused on generating high-quality data at a large capacity for POLARIS Laboratory customers by using laboratory instruments and following work instructions to demonstrate successful mastery of assigned tests.

Essential Functions

Weight of associated position responsibility, duty or task to successful performance:

1. Uses resources to achieve outcomes: Manages use of software such as ECI, ADI, HRN, JIRA, Verse, Yammer, and effectively navigates LIMS to print paperwork and research sample history.
2. Meets production: Achieves daily goals, troubleshoots and escalates instrument issues, works within the schedule and attendance policy, performs instrument maintenance.
3. Supports the Quality system: Adheres to Work Instructions, maintains audit readiness, updates training knowledge, and strives for high customer satisfaction.
4. Supports the Safety program: Takes actions to prevent incidents, uses PPE appropriately, and maintains safety certifications.
5. Contributes as a team member: Communicates needs, supports team goals, and suggests process improvements via Lean initiatives.

Supportive Functions

• Collaborates with various departments to resolve issues and support audits and Kaizens.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Mechanical ability, fine motor skills, multitasking, organization, troubleshooting, attention to detail, color and odor detection, process application, communication, and time management.

Other Duties

• Supports POLARIS policies, quality and safety programs, and performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma or 3 years of service in the Laboratory Assistant role.
• Completion of mandatory POLARIS training within 90 days.
• No written warnings in the past 12 months and a satisfactory 90-day review.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a production or laboratory environment.

Safety Requirements

• Use of PPE, including eye protection, as mandated by OSHA and POLARIS policies.
• Training in safety practices and reporting defective PPE or equipment.