Sample Support Technician

Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau Veritas is seeking a Sample Support Technician in Calgary. This entry-level position involves archiving, grinding samples, and general lab support in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and strong organizational skills. The role demands physical work, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent record-keeping skills.
• Dynamic and motivated with a business outlook.

Responsibilities

• Archive, dry, and grind samples in a lab environment.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the lab.

Skills

Time Management

Organization

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

High School Education

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Job Title: Sample Support Technician

Reports to: Lab Supervisor / Manager

Department: Inorganics and/or Organics

Location: Calgary

Fixed Term (Contract) until November, 2025

Basic Purpose

To archive or dry and grind samples and to ensure all relevant procedures are followed safely and on time. This is similar to a ‘general labor’ position in a fast-paced, production type of environment involving heavy lifting (up to 40lbs), repetitive tasks and physical work.

Key Accountability/Responsibilities

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure accuracy, quality of work and compliance.
• Follow all laboratory safety rules and regulations diligently. Adhere to BV Code of Ethics Policy.
• General lab support in the environmental processing department to provide support in regards to sample distribution, preparation (grinding of rock & soil samples etc.) and archiving functions.
• Ensure that all assigned and changing deadlines / Turnaround times are consistently met.
• Prioritize jobs according to Rush and client specific deadlines.
• Process email as required.
• Employs proper lab techniques to minimize risk of miss-scanning and loss of sample. Ensure that cross contamination/mislabelling between samples and other materials does not occur.
• Provide support to other members of the section.
• Responsible for ensuring that Good House Keeping standards are followed and sustained at all times. Maintain department in a clean, safe and organized manner.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor/ Team Lead or Manager.
  
  

Skills And Knowledge

• High School education at minimum
• Possess strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and tight timelines.
• Ability to evaluate priorities and multitasking accordingly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good record keeping skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately follow instructions.
• Excellent computer skills, proficient in MS Office
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Dynamic, energetic, motivated professional with a business outlook and "can-do" attitude.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Expected to perform repetitive physical work as required and according to deadlines.
• Time pressures to meet established deadlines. Changing priorities and balancing workload to meet new constraints.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Require flexible working hours and shift work, including weekends.
• Exposure to Hazardous materials is present in this role requiring use of established safety procedures and appropriate equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 40Lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
  
  

The ideal candidate should be able to start immediately.

The salary range for this role is $18

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion

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