Laboratory Technician, Wet Chemistry

SGS; Markham; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision

Paid time off

Job summary

SGS is seeking a motivated individual for a laboratory position in Markham, Ontario, focusing on sample, reagent preparation, and analytical testing. Responsibilities include performing testing as per methods, conducting physicochemical testing, and maintaining good laboratory practices.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor of Science degree and have 0-1 year of experience in a laboratory setting. The position offers benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage, along with paid time off.

Qualifications

• 0-1 Year of demonstrated ability to work within a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Execute and perform testing as per methods, following the company’s SOPs.
• Perform media preparation and routine testing as per defined methods.
• Conduct basic physicochemical testing such as pH, Specific gravity, TOC.
• Prepare and standardize test solutions as needed.
• Maintain housekeeping activities.
• Ensure complete work order documentation.
• Prioritize and schedule daily work for efficient workflow.
• Assist in failure investigations as instructed.
• Record findings in a standardized format.
• Attend training sessions and keep the management informed.

Education

Bachelor of Science

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

This position is responsible for sample, reagent preparation and basic analytical testing.

• Execute and perform testing as per methods, following the company’s Standard Operating Procedures, Deviations and Change Control programs and cGMP guidelines.
• Perform media preparation, routine testing as per clearly defined methods, following the company’s Standard Operating Procedures and cGMP guidelines.
• Perform basic physicochemical testing such as but not limited to Appearance, pH, Specific gravity, TOC, conductivity, UV, FTIR, LOD, ROI, and various other wet chemistry testing techniques.
• Prepare test solutions, sample, and or reagents as needed.
• Prepare and standardize test solutions, standard solutions and volumetric solutions.
• Maintain mobile phase, solutions etc., for expiry and inventory.
• Perform equipment and instrument calibrations/verification according to established procedures.
• Maintain good housekeeping, schedule and monitor housekeeping activities.
• Ensure that work order documentation is complete in every aspect and all results are entered into the electronic Laboratory Information System or the Client’s Certificate of Analysis before submission to the QA reviewer.
• Prioritize, schedule and plan daily work in order to maintain efficient workflow to assure completion of scheduled tasks and to meet established due dates.
• Report and assist in the failure investigations as instructed.
• Record findings in standardized format, keeping all records and analyst notebook in good order.
• Record data in timely manner.
• Inform the Department Manager and/or Group/Scientific Leader, as far in advance as possible, if the assigned work order cannot be satisfactorily completed within established scheduled time and quality of work expectations.
• Perform additional assigned lab duties and periodically update Department Manager and/or Group/Scientific Leader on the status.
• Attend training sessions and inform the Department Manager and/or Group/Scientific Leader if there is any doubt regarding the ability to fulfill testing requirements satisfactorily.
• Strictly follows the latest approved version of methods, SOPs, QA manuals unless authorized by Department Manager and/or Group/Scientific Leader in writing.
• Show initiative in completing work orders and providing solutions for effective lab performance.
• Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science
• 0-1 Year of demonstrated ability to work within a laboratory setting.

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.