Laboratory Technician I

2 months ago


Hamilton, Canada City of Hamilton Full time

**About the City of Hamilton**

**Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason**

**JOB POSTING**

JOB ID #: 20203

Laboratory Technician I (Periodic Posting)
Public Works
Hamilton Water
700 Woodward Avenue

**Note**: This periodic posting is for all upcoming vacancies. Applications will be considered from March 20, 2023 to September 20, 2023

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: Various

UNION/NON-UNION: CUPE Local 5167 Inside

HOURS Of WORK: 38.75 per week
- GRADE: K
- SALARY/HOUR: $37.705 - $42.847 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: All upcoming vacancies

Job Description ID #: 2485

**Vaccine Verification - **As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.

**SUMMARY OF DUTIES**

Reporting to the Supervisor, Inorganic/Organic/Microbiology/Metals Laboratory performs analysis on environmental samples, including water, wastewater, sludges, biosolids and soil samples.

**GENERAL DUTIES**

Carries out chemical (inorganic, organic, metals) and bacteriological analysis on water, sewage, industrial waste, landfill ponds and leachates, sludge, biosolids and soils as per standard operational procedures.

Performs chemical (inorganic, organic, metals) and bacteriological analysis for sewage process control at the Hamilton and Dundas Sewage Treatment Plants.

Co-ordinate work with other technical staff.

Updates or sets up new analytical methods under the direction of the Supervisors.

Prepares reagent solutions and standard reagents for the purpose of testing.

Operates, calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment such as balances, pH/ISE meters, automated titrator, sample digesters, spectrophotometers, ICP, automated colorimetric analyser, mercury analyser, gas chromatograph, rotary evaporators, ion chromatograph.

Enters analytical and bacteriological data in the computerized Laboratory Information Management System database (LIMS).

Evaluates quality control data for tests performed. Detects matrix interference, search for alternative methods.

Performs quality control activities for analytical testing such as method validation, accuracy, precision, detection limits, control charts. Applies standard laboratory statistical concepts.

Evaluates data used for the purpose of monitoring and compliance. Advises supervisor of abnormal situations.

Provide notification of exceedances as required by the Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act.

Perform all necessary tasks to maintain a tidy, safe work environment.

Trains new staff and students on method analysis and procedures.

Writes reports, summarizes results, compiles statistics and generates computer graphs.

Performs analysis on evidentiary samples. Testifies in court.

Maintains updated documentation and follows all technical, administrative and operational protocols to comply with requirements of accredited and MOE licensed laboratories.

Maintains updated records of instrument performance.

Performs sample preparation for the purpose of organic testing (volatile, extractable and PCBs).

Back-up for supplies reception and storage.

Reviews inventory of chemical and laboratory supplies identifies needs and request purchase of the items.

Receives and answers technical enquiries from staff and other departments.

Reports pre-authorized results to clients who request immediate information.

Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all city of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

1. Demonstrated proven knowledge of the theories and principles of laboratory analysis normally acquired through the completion of a College Diploma or University Degree in chemistry or related science or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience in an ISO accredited/MOE licensed laboratory. Having taken courses in both chemistry and microbiology is an asset.

2. Previous demonstrated experience and proficiency in performing laboratory analysis i.e. Biochem



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