Laboratory Technician

3 weeks ago

Gogama, Canada SGS Full time

Company Description
- We are SGS - the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,700 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world._

**Job Description**:
**Type of employment**:Permanent; Shift work required (Days and Nights); DIDO (Côté Gold mine site near Gogama, ON) - Shuttle bus from Sudbury or Timmins, ON
**Business Line**:SGS Natural Resources, Minerals - Geochemistry
**Reporting to**:Supervisor; Laboratory Manager

**SUMMARY**

The Laboratory Technician (Geochemistry) under general supervision performs laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials for such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development by performing the following duties.

This is a drive in drive out position. You will be required to drive in to the Cote Gold site and stay for 2 weeks. Work 12 hour day/night shifts. Stay at our accommodations provided then drive home for 2 weeks.

**Tentative start date: End of July 2023**

**JOB FUNCTIONS**
- Performs laboratory testing, following methods as per SGS’ Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), methods and work instructions;
- Demonstrates good and safe work habits and enforces a clean working environment;
- Ensures all personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant for tasks is worn properly (ie. clean-shaven) at all times;
- Performs daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Assurance / Quality Control checks on equipment;
- Receives, sorts and logs client samples into the data base, and prepares samples’ labels;
- Lifting and carrying equipment and materials up to 23 Kilograms throughout the work day;
- Prepares a representative subsample from client sample that meets specific requirements using defined methods (Dry, Crush, Pulverize, Pressure Filter, Mix, etc.);
- Perform fire assay techniques, such as fluxing, fusing, and cupelling samples according to written procedures;
- Perform a variety of decomposition and leaching methods, these will include acid digests and others as required;
- Make basic reagents and calibration solutions as necessary;
- Verify and adjust calibrations on a variety of lab equipment including dispensers, pipettes, balances and other;
- Performs and executes methods on atomic absorption and combustion analytical instruments as per SGS’ SOPs including routine maintenance and quality guidelines and procedures;
- Accurately completes and maintains all laboratory reports;
- Archives, returns, or disposes of client samples as per established procedure;
- Keep all records and notebooks in good order including work order and equipment maintenance logs;
- Ensures all equipment and containers are organized and cleaned before and after use;
- Ensures compliance with all required local and federal safety processes and procedures;
- Train new employees on safe use and operations of equipment while following procedures;
- Performs general upkeep and housekeeping of the laboratory;
- Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management;
- Assist other Laboratory Technicians as required;
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:
**Required**:

- Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- 0 - 1 years of relevant work experience required or equivalent experience through post-secondary education

**Preferred**:

- Related Diploma or Associate degree in or including some Science
- 1 - 3+ years working in industrial / laboratory / field setting

**Knowledge / Skills / Abilities**:

- Must pass pre-employment medical, pre-employment substance abuse test, and criminal records check;
- Language Skills: Intermediate English required, Advanced preferred;
- Mathematical Skills: Basic required, Intermediate preferred;
- Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Intermediate level required, uses logical and practical approach to solve problems;
- Computer Skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams) - Intermediate user proficiency preferred;
- Ability to effectively communicate (in writing or verbally), presenting information individually or in small group situations to internal or external customers;
- Ability to follow directions ensuring the end results are accurate and completed with the required timeframe;
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations;
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals;
- Ability to work independently and under moderate supervision;
- Team player attitude, customer care focus.

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