Laboratory Assistant

6 months ago

Halifax, Canada ALS Global Full time

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About the role
**Location**: ALS Environmental, Halifax (Dartmouth)
**Reports to**: Laboratory Supervisor or Team Lead

**About the Position**:
The Laboratory Assistant will assist with sample receiving, logistics, bottle order requests, basic laboratory functions, routine laboratory maintenance tasks and simple analyses. You will be working independently and in a team environment, with an emphasis on providing quality and efficient service to clients.
Specific Responsibilities
- Prepare reagents, standards, reference materials, etc.
- General laboratory clean-up and maintenance, monitor controlled equipment.
- Clean and maintain glassware and lab ware.
- Regularly maintain the sample reception and office areas as needed.
- Receive, open and layout samples and paperwork for work orders as they arrive in the laboratory.
- Ensure that sample labels are accurate, checked and that Chain of Custody forms and client communications are scanned into the LIMS system.
- Review chain of custody/analytical request form received in login.
- Preparation and organization of bottle orders to client supplied specifications, including sample cooler control, storage, and maintenance.
- Maintenance and organization of the sample prep room, bottle stocks and preservation of sample bottles.
- Shipping and receiving (samples/supplies) at the reception area.
- Assist with the proper packing and daily shipping of samples to clients and ALS network labs.
- Assist Account Managers with report organizing, mailing, and filing.
- Phone duty back-up.
- Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Must be a careful and meticulous worker.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
- Must be capable of working with mínimal supervision.
- A strong work ethic and willingness to take on varied tasks as required.
- Must be well organised, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to understand and carry out detailed instructions.

Required Qualifications
- Completion of technical diploma or BSc degree in chemistry, biology, or related field Diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience working with chemicals or in a laboratory setting (asset).
- Some previous experience working in a fast-paced, production, and/or preparation environment (asset).
- Valid drivers licence is an asset

Physical Demands
- Manual dexterity to perform intricate and/or repetitive tasks.
- Able to lift 30 lbs. and carry for short distances.
- Wear issued personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, dust masks, gloves etc., when required.
- Ability to stand for a full shift.
- You may be exposed to unpleasant odours.
- Must be able to distinguish colours.
- Position may require overtime and weekend shifts.

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-qu

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