Laboratory Assistant, Chemistry
1 month ago
**Department**: LSD Agriculture and Food Laboratory
Position covered by the Collective Agreement with USW Local 4120
Temporary full-time from 11/08/2024 to 07/31/2025
Temporary Absence of the Regular Incumbent
**General Purpose**
Laboratory Services Division (LSD) provides diagnostic and testing services to clients in private industry, government and academic organizations. A diverse service laboratory, LSD consists of two operational units: The Agriculture and Food Laboratory (AFL) and the Animal Health Laboratory (AHL). The Chemistry Unit (AFL) is seeking a laboratory assistant to play a broad supporting role for chromatographic based analysis, as well as other chemistry related testing approaches within the Unit.
**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Preparing a variety of food and environmental samples (cleaning, chopping, grinding, weighing) and/or sub-sampling;
- Performing a variety of routine extraction and analytical clean up procedures and tests;
- Setting up instrument sequences and performing sample analysis under the guidance of laboratory technicians;
- Entering analytical results into LIMS;
- Preparing reagents and analytical standards;
- Verifying pipettes, thermometers, etc. and maintaining appropriate records for accreditation requirements;
- Discarding samples, solvents and reagents in compliance to health & safety standards and protocols;
- Understanding and complying with Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) GLP and/or ISO 17025 guidelines, LSD guidelines and policies including Health and Safety and Quality Assurance;
- Ensuring laboratory cleanliness and safety.
**Requirements**:
- Two-year Community College diploma from a Laboratory Technician program in the Chemistry field, combined with one-year relevant laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Demonstrated working experience with a variety of sample preparative techniques, extractions (liquid/liquid, solid phase, reflux and acid digestions) and rapid tests;
- Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively in light of new information, changing situations and different environments;
- Self-motivated, adaptive and able to work collaboratively in a team environment, within tight deadlines and mínimal supervision;
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills;
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety and WHMIS legislation in a laboratory environment;
- Experience working in a Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) accredited laboratory is an asset.
Employee Type: Cover
Position Number: 10486060
Classification: USW, Local 4120 Salary: Band 3
USW Local 4120 Wage GridPosting Date: 11/08/2024
Closing Date: 11/15/2024
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