Laboratory Analyst
3 weeks ago
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When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive.
Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.
**Location**: ALS Environmental, Burlington
**Reports to**: Operations Supervisor, Organic Prep
**About the Position**:
- Working as part of the Trace Organics Sample Prep team, the AN0 is responsible for preparing environmental samples for instrumental analysis including maintaining adequate production, quality control and turnaround times.
About the role
- Other duties as assigned.
- Work as part of a team or independently on digestion and extraction of basic samples following documented specific methods and/or procedures;
- Perform any required sample processing (e.g. screening, homogenization, sub-sampling, etc.) including work related to bio-hazardous samples;
- Perform basic sample concentration and clean-up procedures;
- Carry out all required work scheduling and planning activities;
- Carry out all required record-keeping & documentation;
- Monitor inventory of spare parts and consumables;
- May assist with training;
- Review and provide input on SOP's;
- Follow the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) requirements and adhere to strict QA/QC requirements;
- Use correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality;
- Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures;
- Other duties as assigned.
About you
- Completion of B.Sc. or Technical Diploma in Chemistry or a related discipline (required);
- 2-3 years’ experience in an analytical laboratory or related field experience (asset);
Previous experience with Auto Analyzer or ICP (asset).
Working at ALS
Our people are our most valuable asset and drive our success at ALS.
We are a diverse community of dedicated professionals united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other.
At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.
**Our benefits include**:
- Structured wage increases
- Comprehensive benefit package specific to your work status (including extended medical, dental, and vision coverage, access to company perks, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs,
- Additional vacation days for years of service
- Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company
- Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more)
About ALS
ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.
Everyone matters
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.
**Note**: benefits vary based on employee status, e.g parttime, casual
