Wet Laboratory Technician

5 months ago

Burnaby, 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. In Canada, SGS employs over 2,000 team members across 70 locations.

Type of employment: Permanent
Reporting to: Laboratory Supervisor
- Perform a variety of decomposition and leaching methods as per SGS’ Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). These will include acid digests, selective leaches, fusions and others as required
- Make basic reagents as necessary
- Provides feedback to supervisors and/or group leader regarding any issues encountered during procedures. E.g. unanticipated reactions, loss of samples
- Verify and adjust calibrations on a variety of lab equipment including dispensers, pipettes, balances and other.
- Ensure that work order documentation is complete in every respect and QC results are entered into SLIMS as necessary.
- Maintain clean and organized workbench area ensuring spills are immediately cleaned; disposal is handled according to laboratory procedures including any special requirements for handling international soils.
- Clean labware as required
- Ensure that equipment’s are maintained in good order making the supervisor or group leader aware of any damaged or defective equipment or any equipment requiring complex adjustment.
- Notify supervisor when consumables are nearing depletion to ensure they are reordered
- Keep all records and notebooks in good order including work order and equipment maintenance logs.
- Adhere to assigned working hours unless otherwise approved by the Supervisor
- May be asked to work in other areas of the Geochemistry laboratory sections when required.

**Qualifications**
- Education: Degree or diploma (or equivalent) in Chemistry related field is preferred.
- Experience: 0-3 years of relevant work experience required or equivalent experience through education.
- Strong analytical and mechanical skills
- Good hand/eye coordination when handling samples & lab equipment.
- Ability to perform routine bench tests
- A willingness to learn new analytical tests, instrumentation and procedures
- Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
- Ability to work well with others & independently.
- Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
- Works well under pressure.
- Must use good judgment to identify and resolve problems on the job. When in difficulty refer problems to his/her supervisor for resolution.
- Intermediate level of creativity required in solving routine problems.
- Proficient in using various type of computer software (Word, Excel, etc.).
- Ability to work well with others & independently.

**Additional Information**
Additional information

**Salary**:$20.50 per hour

**Some benefit highlights**:

- 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
- Paid time off
- RRSP Program Eligibility

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