Sample Prep Technician (Temporary Contract) - Eurofins Experchem laboratories, Inc.

Eurofins; Toronto; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Eurofins Experchem Laboratories, Inc. in Toronto, Canada, is seeking a detail-oriented Sample Prep Technician for a temporary contract. You will prepare, process, and organize laboratory samples with precision, maintaining quality standards and adhering to SOPs.

The role involves equipment maintenance, logging samples, and ensuring timely workflow in a collaborative lab setting. The ideal candidate has high school diploma, lab sample preparation experience, strong attention to detail, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Proven laboratory sample preparation experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Ability to lift moderate weights and perform repetitive tasks.
• Experience with LIMS preferred.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare incoming test samples by splitting, grinding, and homogenizing for testing.
• Clean workplace and equipment per SOPs and housekeeping requirements.
• Record supplies taken from stockroom and note items needing ordering or rush delivery.
• Maintain equipment and perform operational qualifications per SOPs.
• Log and deliver sample splits to testing departments with required signatures.
• Log and store retains of samples and discard according to SOPs.
• Perform environmental monitoring as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Laboratory experience

LIMS knowledge

Computer/data entry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Job Description

Eurofins Experchem laboratories, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Sample Prep Technician for a temporary contract position in Toronto, Canada. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing, processing, and organizing laboratory samples with precision and efficiency. You will work as part of a collaborative laboratory team, ensuring all samples are handled according to established protocols and quality standards. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to our laboratory operations while developing your technical skill set in a professional analytical environment.

Authority

• Receives sufficient authority from, and is accountable to, the department manager or appointed designate for the successful completion of assigned duties and responsibilities, and has the authority to take necessary action to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this position.
• Has authority to identify departures from the quality system or procedures for sample preparation, so long as action does not deviate from established company guidelines and follows laboratory practices.

Overall Objectives and Responsibilities

Main Assignment:

• Responsible for splitting, commination, and homogenization of incoming samples in compliance with all applicable standard operating procedures and quality systems.
• Care and maintenance of equipment associated with this activity.
• Performs any duties as required by management or department not specifically detailed in this job description.

Specific Assignments

• Prepare incoming test samples by splitting, grinding with appropriate grinders, and homogenizing for further testing in accordance with standard operating procedures and applicable quality control procedures.
• Clean workplace and equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures and general housekeeping requirements.
• Provide feedback to department manager for suggested improvement of procedures.
• Monitor and meet TAT requirements for sample workflow, and inform department manager when capacity constraints are anticipated that may delay TAT.
• Record supplies taken from stockroom in the logbook, and note any supplies that may need ordering or rush delivery.
• Maintain assigned equipment according to standard operating procedures and perform any operational qualifications prior to analysis per standard operating procedures.
• Log and deliver sample splits to testing departments, obtaining necessary signatures on the log.
• Log and store retains of the samples, and discard retains properly according to the appropriate standard operating procedure.
• Perform environmental monitoring as needed.

Qualifications

• Responsive, independent problem solver who is action-oriented.
• Skilled at completing semi-repetitive tasks in a timely manner.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• High school diploma required.
• Proven experience in laboratory sample preparation or related laboratory technical work.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex procedures accurately.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems and data entry.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety standards and commitment to maintaining safe work practices.
• Physical capability to perform repetitive tasks and lift moderate weights.
• Preferred: Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• Preferred: Familiarity with analytical chemistry principles and techniques.
• Preferred: Previous experience in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Preferred: Knowledge of sample handling and chain-of-custody procedures.

Working Conditions

• Laboratory environment where standing is required for greater than 50% of the time at the bench for analyses. Light lifting requirements of no more than 20 lbs.
• Shift work and overtime may be required, as well as working periodic weekends and/or evenings.