Laboratory Technician

3 months ago

Vancouver, Canada Metro Vancouver Full time

**Department**: Water Services
**Employee Group**:Teamsters Local 31
**Location**:Seymour Capilano Filtration Plant, North Vancouver & Coquitlam Water Treatment Plant, Coquitlam
**Salary Range/ Wage Rate**:PG T22 $2,837.65 - $3,340.08 bi-weekly

**Our Water Services Department is seeking a Laboratory Technician who will work with a dedicated technical team to perform laboratory analyses in support of the operations and maintenance of Metro Vancouver’s water treatment plants. This includes performing routine laboratory analyses, instrument calibration, routine instrument/equipment troubleshooting and maintenance. This position also involves reviewing of data and maintaining detailed records of work to ensure compliance of quality control standards for the region’s drinking water. This position is required to work at the Seymour Capilano Filtration Plant and Coquitlam Water Treatment Plant.**

**You are: A self-motivated, strong team player with experience working in a laboratory setting. You are adapting with changing working environments and can work independently.**

**This role**:

- Performs a wide variety of the routine and standardized chemical and physical testing required of the Water Quality Laboratory on water, water treatment chemicals and waste disposal samples; checks test results against established norms and refers unusual results to a superior; organizes order of daily personal workload to meet pre-determined schedules and priorities.
- Performs all chemical and physical testing in a Water Treatment Plant Laboratory on raw water, treated waters, finished water, plant process and waste samples; organizes daily personal workload to meet established schedules and to accommodate special Plant process needs and Plant operating staff requests; produces, assesses and communicates laboratory test results and observations to a superior and to Plant staff; investigates, resamples, or re analyzes to check and confirm unusual test results, ensures that plant upsets and permit infractions are brought to the attention of a superior and the Plant manager and performs any required extra testing to monitor problems.
- Performs field sampling work related to the work of the Water Treatment Plant Laboratories.
- Prepares manual or computerized calculations, worksheets, statistics and other data and material related to the work; prepares standards and reagents, dispenses media, and maintains, operates and calibrates laboratory apparatus as required.
- Performs non-routine laboratory tests, and analyzes unusual samples, under the direction of a superior.
- Assists a superior in carrying out special projects by collecting samples, conducting laboratory tests and preparing related data and graphs, as directed.
- May assist a superior in answering routine telephone calls from the public and in training new technical staff and liaises with internal contacts such as inspectional staff and Water Treatment Plant operating staff to exchange routine information on specific samples, tests or test results.
- Participates in general laboratory cleaning and disinfection activities.
- Performs related work as required.

**To be successful, you have**:

- Graduation from a recognized Institute of Technology with a Diploma of Technology in a Chemistry/Environmental option, preferably a University Degree in Chemistry, and some related experience in a chemistry or environmental laboratory OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Thorough knowledge of standard laboratory physical, chemical and bacteriological analytical methods and procedures related to air, soil, water and waste disposal pollution control samples.
- Considerable knowledge of the laboratory testing and field sampling schedules, methods and priorities related to the work.
- Some knowledge of the Waste Management Act and of the functions of the MVRD as applied to water/sewage/air quality.
- Some knowledge of special test procedures to analyze unusual samples or to solve unusual or complex test problems.
- Some knowledge of complex laboratory instrumentation and of sewage treatment principles.
- Ability to perform a variety of routine chemical, physical and bacteriological tests and analyses, and to prepare and maintain manual and computerized calculations, data and material related to the work.
- Ability to perform non routine laboratory tests, to analyze unusual samples, and to operate complex instrumentation under the direction of a superior.
- Ability to perform field sampling work involving physical activity and effort in all weather conditions.
- Ability to recognize unusual lab test results, to investigate, conduct further sampling and analysis for confirmation and to inform superior and plant personnel regarding same.
- Ability to assist a superior in carrying out routine aspects of special projects, in answering routine telephone requests from the public and in training new staff.
- Ability to liaise with internal contacts to exchange ro

  • Laboratory Technician

    5 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada BC Neuroimmunology Laboratory Full time

    **SUMMARY**: The BC Neuroimmunology Laboratory is a clinical laboratory focused on providing state of the art diagnostic tools for neuroimmunological and neurodegenerative disorders to improve outcomes for patients with these severe and potentially fatal diseases. We value the provision of innovative, accurate and high-quality diagnostic solutions within an...

  • Laboratory Technician

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Randstad Canada Full time

    Job Title: Laboratory TechnicianWe are seeking a highly skilled Laboratory Technician to join our team at Randstad Canada. The successful candidate will play a key role in our client's Laboratory team, interacting with Operations and Shipping personnel to meet Quality Management System requirements.Key Responsibilities:Analysis of production, effluent, and...

  • Laboratory Technician

    5 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Bureau Veritas Full time

    Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo? If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest minds, Bureau Veritas Canada might be the place for you! Here are our...

  • Chemistry Laboratory Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada M&D PH Natural Health. Ltd. Full time

    Job Title: Chemistry Laboratory TechnicianM&D PH Natural Health. Ltd. is seeking a Chemistry Laboratory Technician to join our team. As a key member of our laboratory team, you will be responsible for conducting tests and analysis using various physical and chemical separation techniques.Responsibilities:Conduct tests and analysis using spectroscopy...

  • Laboratory Technician

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Randstad Canada Full time

    Summary of the role: Lab technician position in Vancouver area, working with Operations and Shipping personnel, requiring strong analytical skills and laboratory experience.Key Responsibilities:• Analysis of production, effluent and final product samples.• Sampling of production, effluent, and final product streams.• Reporting of test results and...

  • Medical Laboratory Technician

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada destinationone Consulting Full time

    Job Title: Medical Laboratory TechnicianDestinationone Consulting specializes in recruitment across diverse sectors, including Healthcare, HealthTech, Government, Municipalities, NonProfits, Legal, and Public Accounting. We are proactively building a data bank for opportunities in these fields. By applying, you ensure our recruiters can quickly match you...

  • Medical Laboratory Technician

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada destinationone Consulting Full time

    Job Title: Medical Laboratory TechnicianDestinationone Consulting specializes in recruitment across diverse sectors, including Healthcare, HealthTech, Government, Municipalities, NonProfits, Legal, and Public Accounting. We are proactively building a data bank for opportunities in these fields. By applying, you ensure our recruiters can quickly match you...

  • Wet Assay Laboratory Technician

    1 month ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Bureau Veritas Group Full time

    Job Title: Wet Assay Laboratory TechnicianBureau Veritas Canada is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Wet Assay Laboratory Technician to join our team.Job Summary:The successful candidate will be responsible for performing routine and non-routine analyses of samples using established analytical techniques. This includes accurately conducting...

  • Wet Assay Laboratory Technician

    1 month ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Bureau Veritas Group Full time

    Job Title: Wet Assay Laboratory TechnicianBureau Veritas Canada is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Wet Assay Laboratory Technician to join our team.Job Summary:The successful candidate will be responsible for performing routine and non-routine analyses of samples using established analytical techniques. This includes accurately conducting...

  • Wet Assay

    2 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Company: Bureau Veritas Full time

    Wet Assay - Laboratory Technician**Date**:Sep 24, 2024 **Location**: Vancouver, British Columbia, CA **Company**:Bureau Veritas Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo? If you want to make a...

  • Medical Laboratory Technician

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada SEA MAR Community Health Centers Full time

    Job Summary:Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking a skilled Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team. As a Medical Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for performing phlebotomy, waived tests, Automated CBCs, EKGs, Spirometry, and assisting in the diagnostic and treatment of patients.Responsibilities:Follow Universal Precautions against...

  • Laboratory Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, British Columbia, Canada eTeam Full time

    Job Title: Laboratory Technician IILocation: Vancouver, BC V5X 4V2 Canada Pay Rate: C$28 per hourDuration: 12+ Months Contract Responsibilities:· Able to help prepare, build, and maintain project-specific test setups · Support testing, troubleshooting, and analysis of specific test platforms within a laboratory environment · Configure and setup a diverse...

  • Laboratory Analyst

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Randstad Canada Full time

    Job Title: Laboratory TechnicianWe are seeking a skilled Laboratory Technician to join our team at Randstad Canada. The successful candidate will play a key role in our client's Laboratory team, interacting with Operations and Shipping personnel to ensure Quality Management System requirements are met.Key Responsibilities:Analysis of production, effluent,...

  • Laboratory Analyst

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Randstad Canada Full time

    Job Title: Laboratory TechnicianWe are seeking a skilled Laboratory Technician to join our team at Randstad Canada. The successful candidate will play a key role in our client's Laboratory team, interacting with Operations and Shipping personnel to ensure Quality Management System requirements are met.Key Responsibilities:Analysis of production, effluent,...

  • Dental Laboratory Assistant

    1 month ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Accura Dental Lab Full time

    Job Title: Dental Laboratory Technician AssistantAccura Dental Lab is seeking a skilled Dental Laboratory Technician Assistant to join our team.Job Summary:We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized individual to assist our dental laboratory technicians in the preparation and fabrication of dentures. The successful candidate will have a strong...

  • Dental Laboratory Assistant

    1 month ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Accura Dental Lab Full time

    Job Title: Dental Laboratory Technician AssistantAccura Dental Lab is seeking a skilled Dental Laboratory Technician Assistant to join our team.Job Summary:We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized individual to assist our dental laboratory technicians in the preparation and fabrication of dentures. The successful candidate will have a strong...

  • Dental Laboratory Assistant

    1 month ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Accura Dental Lab Full time

    Job Title: Dental Laboratory Technician AssistantAccura Dental Lab is seeking a skilled Dental Laboratory Technician Assistant to join our team.Job Summary:We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized individual to assist our dental laboratory technicians in the preparation and finishing of dentures. The successful candidate will have a strong...

  • Laboratory Specialist

    1 month ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Randstad Full time

    Job Title: Laboratory TechnicianWe are seeking a skilled Laboratory Technician to join our team at Randstad. The successful candidate will play a key role in our client's Laboratory team, interacting with Operations and Shipping personnel.Key Responsibilities:Work closely with the Technical Manager and site personnel to meet Quality Management System...

  • Laboratory Specialist

    1 month ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Randstad Full time

    Job Title: Laboratory TechnicianWe are seeking a skilled Laboratory Technician to join our team at Randstad. The successful candidate will play a key role in our client's Laboratory team, interacting with Operations and Shipping personnel.Key Responsibilities:Work closely with the Technical Manager and site personnel to meet Quality Management System...

  • Medical Laboratory Specialist

    1 month ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada destinationone Consulting Full time

    Medical Laboratory Technician Job DescriptionAt destinationone Consulting, we are seeking a highly skilled Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team. As a Medical Laboratory Technician, you will play a crucial role in assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases by performing laboratory tests on patient samples.Key Responsibilities:Conduct...