Wet Laboratory Technician

3 weeks ago

Burnaby BC, Canada SGS Full time

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000employeesoperate a network of2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world. In Canada, SGS employs over 2,000 team members across 70 locations.

Job Description

Type of employment: Permanent
Reporting to: Laboratory Supervisor

  • 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
  • Provides 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.
  • 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 handled according to laboratory procedures including any special requirements for handling international soils.
  • Clean labware as required
  • Ensure that equipment’s are maintained in good order making the supervisor or group leader aware of any damaged or defective equipment or any 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 order 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: 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 & 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 & independently.
  • Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
  • Works well under pressure.
  • 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.).
  • Ability to work well with others & independently.
Additional Information

Additional information

Salary: $20.50 per hour

  • 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
  • Paid time off

SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. 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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