Login Technician

Element Materials Technology; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology invites applications for a Login Technician in Edmonton. You will receive and document samples, enter data into LIMS, assign analysis requirements, and create sample labels to support efficient lab processing.

You will prioritize workflow, handle gas and oil samples, and coordinate sample storage and shipping while adhering to safety guidelines and company policies. Strong data entry, organizational skills, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in chemistry or related field or high school diploma with related experience preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a general service role.
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety preferred.
• Data entry and computer skills required.
• Ability to work independently during parts of the day.
• Ability to re-direct plans to prioritize client samples.
• Ability to collaborate with coworkers.
• Experience with gas and oil samples is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive samples and document receipt.
• Prioritize samples and workflow to meet lab deadlines.
• Enter sample and client information into LIMS and generate sample labels.
• Distribute samples to the correct storage location.
• Determine internal/external sublet locations and prepare samples for shipping.
• Perform general duties as directed by team leader or operations manager.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow Health and Safety policies.

Skills

Data entry

Computer skills

Prioritize workflow

Independent work

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Gas & oil sample handling

Issue identification

Organization

Education

Post-secondary science education

High school diploma with related experience

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Login Technician to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team, the Login Technician will be responsible for receipt and inspection of samples, recording all client sample information in LIMS, assigning analysis requirements, and generating sample labels. The Login Technician will prioritize and organize samples and workflow, to ensure efficient processing of samples into the lab, in order to meet client demands. The successful candidate will become proficient in a number of core business skills including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive samples, and document receipt
• Prioritize samples and workflow to ensure timely progression into the lab to meet client demands
• Enter sample and client information into LIMS, assigning analysis requirements and generating sample labels
• Distribute samples to the correct sample storage location
• Determine internal/external sublet location and prepare sample for shipping
• General duties as directed by the team leader or operations manager
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and notify coworkers of potential sample hazards; comply with all rules and responsibilities as outlined under the corporate Health and Safety Policy

Skills / Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in chemistry or other science related field, or high school diploma with related experience preferred
• Minimum 1 yr experience in a general service role
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety preferred
• Data entry and computer skills
• Possess the ability to work alone periodically throughout the work day
• Understand what must be completed each work day and take the initiative to complete those tasks properly and in a timely manner - does not need Senior/Principal Technician or management to explain what the task is
• Ability to re-direct original plan in order to prioritize client samples as required
• Able to work well with others and collaborate with co-workers
• Will be working with gas and oil samples, cylinders
• Ability to identify potential issues with information provided
• Strong ability to prioritize and organize work flow

Physical Demands

• Frequency of required physical force: Minimum (moderate)
• Lifting requirements: lifting <50 lbs. often and > 50 lbs. on occasion
• Ability to perform computer based tasks for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 50+lbs periodically using safe lifting techniques

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’. When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access. While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development. Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”. All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.