Lhso 15r

Posting Title- LHSO 15R - Laboratory Support Analyst- Position Classification- Laboratory/Hlth Science Of R15- Union- GEU- Work Options- On-Site- Location- Sidney, BC V8L 1W3 CA (Primary)
- Salary Range- $59,015.56 - $66,749.47 annually- Close Date- 9/27/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- 12/1/2026- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Env & Climate Change Strategy- Ministry Branch / Division- Environment Protection Division, Environmental Monitoring and Analysis Branch- Job Summary**The Team**
At the BC Environmental Laboratory, you’ll be joining an existing team of six, including the lab manager, three chemists and two lab support analysts. The main focus of the team is supporting the research interests of academics, industry, and government in the Natural Resource sector. We are a collaborative and dynamic team, with a focus on communication and support to ensure high-quality and timely analyses. The small team size means there are often opportunities to try new tasks and have your unique skills valued.

**The Role**

**Qualifications**:
**Education and Experience Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, or Agricultural Science, or Agronomy, or Environmental Chemistry, plus (1) year of *related experience in an analytical chemistry production lab environment; **OR,**:

- Diploma in Chemistry, or Agricultural Science or Agronomy, or Environmental Chemistry, plus two (2) years of *related experience in an analytical chemistry production lab environment.
- Related experience in an analytical chemistry production lab environment must include all the following:

- Minimum one (1) year experience with sample preparation, such as: the drying, grinding, milling or sieving of soils and plant tissue.
- Minimum one (1) year experience working in a laboratory environment following quality control and quality assurance (QC/QA) programs, to ensure the reported data produced meets QC/QA criteria outlined in standard operating procedures (SOP).
- Minimum one (1) year experience using basic support equipment, such as pipettes, balances and water purification systems.
- Minimum one (1) year experience prioritizing and organizing a complex workload in a busy and constantly changing environment.
- Minimum one (1) year experience using computers with various instrument software programs and Microsoft Excel to analyze, record, manipulate and report data.
- Minimum one (1) year experience working in a potentially hazardous chemical laboratory environment, including following safety procedures and applicable health and safety regulations (e.g. WHMIS, TDG and First Aid).

Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:

- Experience with analysis preparation, such as: filtration, digestion, extractions, etc. for soils and plant tissue.
- Experience with the use of instrumentation to conduct sample analysis, such as pH meters, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, ICPOES, ICPMS, autoanalyzer, GCMS, HPLC, etc. (Sample analysis includes the process from weighing samples to generating analysis reports.)
- Experience with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation standards.
- Experience writing and revising of SOPs under the supervision of a senior staff member following existing templates and ensuring conformity to published references and methods.
- Experience preparing verification documentation for instruments and/or support equipment (balances and pipettes). Experience with soil field sampling.**About this Position**:
This is a temporary opportunity from December 2, 2024 until December 1, 2026. This opportunity may be extended or become permanent.
This position has full time on-site requirements in Sidney, a small community 26km from Victoria.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

**Working for the BC Public Service**:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

**How to Apply**:
**Cover Letter: NO** - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

**Questionnaire: YES** - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximate