Ard Sample Preparation Technician- Environmental

6 months ago

Lakefield, 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 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.

**The ARD Sample Preparation technician is responsible for performing routine sorting, transferring, drying, crushing, pulverizing and screening of samples in accordance with client work order instructions and laboratory quality guidelines and procedures.**

**This position may also be responsible for sample preparation, sample dilutions, setting up analytical batches and analysis and batch Quality Control.**
- Unpack, sort, transfer and dry samples.
- Execute and perform crushing, pulverizing and screening of samples as per SGS’ Standard Operating Procedures.
- Conduct routine quality checks including particle size analysis, dust loss and report data immediately to the Supervisor or group leader if results are outside of acceptability parameters.
- Ensure that work order documentation is complete in every respect and QC results are entered into LIMS as necessary.
- Maintain clean and organized workbench area ensuring spills are immediately cleaned; disposal is according to laboratory procedures including any special requirements for handling international soils.
- Ensure that equipment is maintained in good order making the Supervisor or group leader aware of any damaged or defective equipment or any equipment requiring adjustment i.e., pulverizing time or crushers gapping.
- Keep all records and notebooks in good order including work order and equipment maintenance logs,
- May be asked to work in other areas of the Environmental laboratory sections when required.
- Contacts Supervisor/Group Leader if there are any doubts regarding incumbent’s ability to fulfill test requirements satisfactorily.

**Qualifications**
- A post-secondary education (degree and/or diploma) in a Science related program (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Science) is required.
- No Experience required.
- Good hand/eye coordination when handling samples & lab equipment.
- Must be comfortable with numerals to monitor data on a computer screen.
- Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
- Able to work well under pressure during high (peak) workloads and balancing conflicting demands of high volume versus the quality of results.
- Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
- Ability to work well with others & independently.
- Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
- Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.
- Travel to other SGS locations or client locations may be required from time to time.
- Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.

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