Sample Preparation Technician (General Labourer)

SGS; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification company in Canada is seeking a full-time laboratory technician. Responsibilities include unpacking and processing samples, conducting quality checks, and maintaining a clean work environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong analytical skills. Experience in a laboratory environment is preferred. The position may require extended hours and travel to different locations.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of relevant work experience or equivalent experience through education.
• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Willingness to learn new analytical tests and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Unpack, sort, transfer and dry samples.
• Conduct routine quality checks and report data immediately.
• Maintain clean and organized workbench area.

Skills

Strong analytical and mechanical skills

Ability to perform routine bench tests

Good verbal and written communication

Proven time management skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High school Diploma

Job description

• Full-time

Company 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

• Unpack, sort, transfer and dry samples
• Execute and perform crushing, pulverizing and screening of geological materials as per SGS’ Standard
• Operating Procedures.
• Conduct routine quality checks including particle size analysis, dust loss and report data immediately to
• the Supervisor or group leader if results are outside of acceptability parameters.
• Ensure that work order documentation is complete in every respect and QC results are entered into
• SLIMS as necessary.
• Maintain clean and organized workbench area ensuring spills are immediately cleaned; disposal is
• according to laboratory procedures including any special requirements for handling international soils.
• Ensure that equipment is maintained in good order making the Supervisor or group leader aware of any
• damaged or defective equipment or any equipment requiring adjustment i.e., pulverizing time or
• Keep all records and notebooks in good order including work order and equipment maintenance logs.
• May be asked to work in other areas of the Geochemistry laboratory sections when required.

Qualifications

Education: High school Diploma.
Experience: 0-1 years of relevant work experience required or
equivalent experience through education.

• Strong analytical and mechanical skills
• Ability to perform routine bench tests
• A willingness to learn new analytical tests,
• instrumentation and procedures
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work
• instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Candidates must demonstrate good verbal and written
• Ability to work well with others & independently.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to
• detail.
• Works well under pressure.
• Extended hours and shift work may be required from
• time to time.
• Travel to other SGS locations or client location may be
• required.
• Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health &
• Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.

Additional Information

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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