Wet Laboratory Technician Geochemistry - 6 Month Contract

SGS; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification company is seeking a lab assistant for a 6-month contract in Burnaby, Canada. Responsibilities include performing lab tests according to standard procedures, maintaining equipment, and ensuring documentation accuracy. The role requires a high school diploma, 0-3 years of experience, and strong analytical skills. A salary of $20.50 per hour is offered.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of relevant work experience or equivalent education.
• Must read and understand work instructions safely and accurately.
• Extended hours and shift work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform decomposition and leaching methods as per SOP.
• Provide feedback on issues encountered during procedures.
• Ensure work order documentation is complete.
• Maintain a clean and organized workbench area.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mechanical skills

Good hand/eye coordination

Ability to perform routine tests

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Degree or diploma in Chemistry

Tools

Computer software (Word, Excel)

Job description

Overview

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

This position will be a 6-month contract.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of decomposition and leaching methods as per SGS’ Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). These will include acid digests, selective leaches, fusions and others as required.
• Make basic reagents as necessary.
• Provide feedback to supervisors and/or group leader regarding any issues encountered during procedures (e.g., unanticipated reactions, loss of samples).
• Verify and adjust calibrations on a variety of lab equipment including dispensers, pipettes, balances and other equipment.
• Ensure that work order documentation is complete in every respect and QC results are entered into SLIMS as necessary.
• Maintain a clean and organized workbench area; spills are cleaned immediately; disposal is handled according to laboratory procedures including any special requirements for handling international soils.
• Clean labware as required.
• Ensure that equipment is maintained in good order; notify the supervisor or group leader of any damaged or defective equipment or equipment requiring complex adjustment.
• Notify supervisor when consumables are nearing depletion to ensure they are reordered.
• Keep all records and notebooks in good order, including work orders and equipment maintenance logs.
• Adhere to assigned working hours unless otherwise approved by the Supervisor.
• May be asked to work in other areas of the Geochemistry laboratory sections when required.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum high school diploma is required, but degree or diploma (or equivalent) in Chemistry related field is preferred.
• Experience: 0-3 years of relevant work experience required or equivalent experience through education.
• Strong analytical and mechanical skills.
• Good hand/eye coordination when handling samples and lab equipment.
• 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 communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others and 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 policies.
• Must use good judgment to identify and resolve problems on the job. When in difficulty refer problems to his/her supervisor for resolution.
• Intermediate level of creativity required in solving routine problems.
• Proficient in using various type of computer software (Word, Excel, etc.).

Salary: $20.50 per hour

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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