Technician I (Seasonal)

Element Materials Technology; Calgary; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology is seeking a Technician I for a seasonal role in our Calgary laboratory. The position performs a range of routine and non-routine testing assignments under direct supervision to ensure timely and accurate results while adhering to safety rules and company policies.

The ideal candidate holds a chemistry degree with at least two years of related experience, can work in a team under pressure, and may shift between day and night hours.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in chemistry with at least 2 years experience in similar role.
• Ability to work in teams under pressure and flexible to work different shifts if required.
• Knowledge and experience of safe operation of testing equipment and operating it independently.
• Ability to work alone periodically throughout the work day with supervision.
• Understand what must be completed each work day and take initiative to complete those tasks properly.
• Ability to read and understand customer specifications and perform the testing required.
• Able to set up and perform a variety of tests according to customer specifications under supervision and input of Senior/Principal.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of water and soil.
• Operation of equipment like ovens, balances and centrifuges.
• Prepare reagents, standard solutions and ensure standardisation of solutions used in the laboratory.
• Handling and storage of all chemicals per MSDS.
• Managing calibration of glassware and instruments.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative laboratory tests and analyses per standard method.
• Issue reports and receive samples to/from respective entities.
• Ensure work complies with ISO 17025 requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Under pressure

Reading specs

Initiative

Education

Chemistry degree

Tools

Ovens

Balances

Centrifuges

Glassware

Instruments

Job description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Technician I to join our rapidly expanding team. This is a seasonal role. As a member of the operations team in one of the various laboratories across Element, the Technician I 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.

Pay Range: $20-$26hr DOE

Assignment End Date: 12/31/26

Responsibilities

• Analysis of water and soil
• Operation of equipment like ovens, balances and centrifuges
• Prepare the reagents, standard solution and ensure standardisation of the solution used in the laboratory
• Handling and storage all chemicals as per the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
• Managing the calibration of glass wares and the instruments
• Performance of qualitative and quantitative laboratory tests and analysis of other substances as per standard method
• Issue reports and receive samples to and from the respective entities
• Ensure work compliance to ISO 17025 requirements

Skills / Qualifications

• Have a diploma / degree in chemistry with at least 2 years experience in similar role
• Have the ability to work in teams under pressure and flexible to work different working hours (night / day) shifts if required or necessary
• Knowledge and experience of safe operation of testing equipment and operating it independently
• 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

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

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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