Senior Laboratory Analyst - Oil & Petroleum Lab - Kearl Lake

Claire Plais - Domitille Vielle; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Laboratory Analyst to join their innovative team at the Oil & Petroleum Lab. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with top professionals in the field. As a Senior Laboratory Analyst, you will conduct critical laboratory analyses, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and provide technical leadership to your team. If you are passionate about science and eager to make a meaningful impact on the community and environment, this position is perfect for you. Join a company that values teamwork, diversity, and continuous improvement, and take the next step in your career.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or technical diploma required with strong knowledge of laboratory processes.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bench-level analysis and ensure high-quality data production.
• Foster a collaborative team environment and assist supervisors.

Skills

Laboratory process knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Team building skills

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

B.Sc. or technical diploma

Tools

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Job description

Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo? If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest, Bureau Veritas Laboratories might be the place for you!

Imagine being surrounded by the brightest minds in the industry.

Bureau Veritas is looking for a

Senior Laboratory Analyst - Oil & Petroleum Lab - Kearl Lake

Join our talented team of experts in the scientific field to advance your technical knowledge and advance your career. Every day we go above and beyond to deliver innovative solutions to help our clients make important decisions that directly impact the community and the environment.

As a Senior Laboratory Analyst, your responsibilities are:

• Conduct all bench-level analysis & associated procedures as per established laboratory protocol.
• Assist the Lab supervisor in production of high-quality defensible data, safely and on time.
• Ensure methods in use meet current and proposed guidelines.
• Organize and mobilize floor staff, as directed by the supervisor.
• Promote and maintain a positive working environment that centers on the team being Invested, Engaged and Knowledgeable.

Leadership:

• Act as a Safety Leader & Influencer at all times.
• Foster a collaborative team environment on the bench.
• Proactively assist co-workers.
• Assist Supervisors in communicating goals so everyone understands them and their role in achieving them.
• Assist Supervisors in positioning team members to use their talents optimally.
• Actively make suggestions and recommendations.
• Promote high productivity and high-quality standards on the floor.
• Motivate and inspire team members to do their best work.
• Keep team members on task, on schedule; monitoring & supporting floor operations.
• Maintain morale and workplace harmony.
• Act as a liaison between the client and Bureau Veritas.
• Make benchline decisions independently.
• Step-up in operational matters when needed.

Science and Technology:

• Provide technical support, guidance and leadership to Bureau Veritas’ Operational staff, as well as sales and customer service.
• Remain current with all laboratory changes affecting Bureau Veritas’ laboratory and ensure appropriateness of analytical methods and systems to meet these requirements.
• Oversee and conduct technical tasks such as method validations, method development & optimization (LPOs).

Operations:

• Execute routine laboratory tasks, as directed by the supervisors, including (but not limited to):
• Safety Best Practices and Compliance Activities.
• Daily Routine Analysis.
• Quality Assurance and Control compliance activities.
• Administrative Tasks.
• Act as a floor leader at all times monitoring output and any developing situations; escalating them where appropriate.
• Act as a floor role model, fostering a culture of excellence and care.
• Assist in coordinating laboratory projects.
• Participate in training staff, as directed by the Supervisors.
• Evaluate and initiate problem solving in all areas of the laboratory, escalating to the Supervisors where needed.
• Ensure instruments and equipment are being maintained appropriately; escalating issues and operational challenges to the Supervisors.
• Provide senior level data review to ensure the appropriate level of quality in all analytical data and processes to meet the needs of the customer.
• Validate analytical data at the job level (Tier II data validation).
• Prepare customized reporting and ensure adequacy of Report Formatting/Report Definition.
• Evaluate changes in present procedures, which could improve efficiency, recovery, productivity etc.
• Keep work area clean, neat and organized.
• All tasks as directed by the Supervisors.

Customer Service:

• Act as a resource to the supervisors in proposing solutions to customer requests.
• Proactively support supervisors where needed in day-to-day client-facing activities.
• Participate in meetings with the client, as a Bureau Veritas Brand ambassador.
• Interact with the client in a business professional manner; aim to foster a productive and positive working relationship.

You are an ideal Laboratory Analyst if you have [Minimum Requirements]:

• B.Sc., technical diploma or equivalent experience.
• Up-to-date knowledge of laboratory process and automation.
• Thorough understanding of Bureau Veritas's Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Assess problems and recommend solutions.
• Use good judgement, train and assist in resolution of employee relations issues.
• Strong computer skills.
• Good team building, training and coaching skills.
• Accurately follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and instructions.
• Detail oriented with accurate record keeping skills.
• Good time-management, multi-tasking and priority setting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive outlook with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Adapt to a changing environment.
• Work both independently and as part of a team.
• Learn & adapt quickly.

Shifts:

14 Days On and 14 Days Off - 12 Hour Shift

Fly In and Fly Out from Either Edmonton or Calgary, can live in Fort Mac.

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection and certification services.

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Guaranteeing quality, ensuring Health and Safety, mitigating risks and improving performance as well as environmental protection and social responsibility … This is what Bureau Veritas is about, truly believing that it contributes to bettering society.

Blending performance & integrity, with ambition & humility, responsibility & openness, we are proud that our people leave a mark on what they do.

We respect our people and believe in our talents.

We empower them to leave their mark, working as a team for the benefit of our 400,000 clients across 140 countries.

We believe that leaving a mark is a true challenge and opportunity for every one of us, a sign of trust and impact, a bond with the future, a proof of growth and development.

Being part of the BV family, is more than just working, it’s being convinced that you will Leave your mark…. in shaping a world of trust.

Join our talented community of scientists and experts and apply today at http://bvlabs.com/careers/current-opportunities

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