Laboratory Technician - Minerals

SGS; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision

Paid time off

Job summary

SGS is seeking a detail-oriented lab assistant to receive, inspect, and prepare client samples at our Burnaby facility. You will perform routine testing, record data, calibrate equipment, and maintain a clean workspace while following safety, health, and quality protocols.

Strong English communication, good hand-eye coordination, and the ability to work both independently and with a team are essential, with occasional extended hours or shifts required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) is required.
• Good hand/eye coordination when handling samples & various equipment.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Incumbents must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Good time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Candidates must be able to communicate effectively in English, in both verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work well with others & independently.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, sort and label client samples.
• Sort, crush, pulverize, split, and screen samples.
• Conduct routine testing.
• Record test data and communicate results.
• Carry out routine equipment maintenance.
• Calibrate and setup equipment prior to analysis.
• Install and operate equipment and systems.
• Maintain a clean working environment.
• Follow all company Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
• Follow all Quality system protocols and report any discrepancies to the Supervisor.
• May be assigned special or ad hoc projects.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Follow instructions

English communication

Time management

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Shift work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our99,600employeesoperate a network of2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.

Job Description

• Receive, inspect, sort and label client samples.
• Sort, crush, pulverize, split, and screen samples.
• Conduct routine testing.
• Record test data and communicate results.
• Carry out routine equipment maintenance.
• Calibrate and setup equipment prior to analysis.
• Install and operate equipment and systems.
• Maintain a clean working environment.
• Follow all company Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
• Follow all Quality system protocols and report any discrepancies to the Supervisor.
• May be assigned special or ad hoc projects.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) is required. Required
• Good hand/eye coordination when handling samples & various equipment.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Incumbents must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel. PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Good time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Candidates must be able to communicate effectively in English, in both verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work well with others & independently.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.

Additional Information

• 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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