Login Technician I

Element Materials Technology Ltd.; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology Ltd. is hiring a Login Technician in Calgary to perform routine and non-routine testing assignments under supervision. You will ensure timely, accurate test results while adhering to safety rules and company policies.

Responsibilities include receiving samples, documenting integrity, communicating with clients, and entering data into LIMS. The role requires a diploma, English proficiency, and the ability to work both in teams and independently as needed.

Qualifications

• Diploma required.
• Ability to work in teams under pressure; flexible to shift work.
• Good English communication: reading, writing, speaking.
• Good computer skills.
• Experience operating testing equipment in a chemistry/consultant lab.
• Ability to work alone periodically under supervision.
• Ability to read and understand customer specifications and perform tests as required.
• Ability to initiate and complete daily tasks without constant supervision.

Responsibilities

• Receive samples and document receipt.
• Inspect samples and information sheet; notify team leaders of issues.
• Communicate with client about sample integrity and analysis requests; document communications.
• Enter sample and client information into LIMS; assign analysis requirements and generate labels.
• Distribute samples to correct storage location; manage shipping preparation.
• Determine internal/external sublet location and prepare samples for shipping.

Skills

Teamwork under pressure

English communication

Computer skills

Independent work with supervision

Reading customer specifications

Laboratory testing proficiency

Education

Diploma

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Login Technician to join our rapidly expanding team in Calgary. As a member of the operations team in one of the various laboratories across Element, the Login Technician position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under direct supervision. The technician positions must be 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
• Inspect samples and sample information sheet, documenting sample integrity. Notify Team Leaders of any potential problems with samples, analysis or client requests.
• Communicate with client regarding sample integrity and analysis requests and document all communications
• Enter sample and client information into LIMS, assigning analysis requirements and generating sample labels,
• Notice of Sample Receipt and Lot Communication Sheets
• Distribute samples to the correct sample storage location
• Determine internal/external sublet location and prepare sample for shipping

Skills / Qualifications

• Have a diploma
• Have the ability to work in teams under pressure and flexible to work different working hours (night / day) shifts if required or necessary
• Good English communication skills: reading, writing, speaking
• Good Computer Skills
• Knowledge and experience of safe operation of testing equipment and operating in an independent / chemistry / consultant laboratory
• Possess the ability to work alone periodically throughout the work day with supervision
• Understand what must be completed each work day and takes the initiative to complete those tasks properly and timely - does not need Senior/Principal Technician or management to explain what the task is.
• Ability to read and understand customer specifications and perform the testing required
• Able to develop a proven ability to set up and perform a variety of tests according to customer specifications under the supervision and technical input of Senior/Principal

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Physical Demands:

• Frequency of required physical force: Minimum (moderate).
• Lifting requirements: lifting <50 lbs. often and > 50 lbs. on occasion
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 50+lbs periodically

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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.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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