Laboratory Technician I

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Canada City of Hamilton Full time

**About the City of Hamilton**

**Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason**

**JOB POSTING**

JOB ID #: 21586

Laboratory Technician I
Public Works
Hamilton Water
700 Woodward Avenue

**Note: This periodic posting is for all upcoming vacancies. Applications will be considered from February 26, 2024 to August 26, 2024**

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: Various

UNION/NON-UNION: CUPE Local 5167 Inside

HOURS Of WORK: 38.75 per week
- GRADE: K
- SALARY/HOUR: $40.293 - $45.788 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: All Upcoming Vacancies

Job Description ID #: 2485

**SUMMARY OF DUTIES**

Reporting to the Supervisor, Inorganic Chemistry/Organic Chemistry /Microbiology/Trace Metals. The Laboratory Technician I (LTI) performs routine and non-routine analysis on environmental samples including water, wastewater, sludges, and biosolids samples using the appropriate technical equipment and instruments. The LTI performs QA/QC duties associated with an ISO17025 accredited MOE licensed environmental laboratory and contributes to troubleshooting/recording of trends, nonconformances, corrective actions and opportunities for improvement.

**GENERAL DUTIES**

Performs chemical (inorganic, organic, metals) and bacteriological analysis on water, wastewater, industrial waste, landfill ponds, leachates, sludge, and biosolids as per standard operating procedures.

Performs chemical (inorganic, organic, metals) and bacteriological analysis for regulatory requirements and process control at the Hamilton and Dundas Wastewater Treatment Plants and the Hamilton Water Treatment Plant.

Co-ordinates work with other technical staff.

Updates or sets up and validates new analytical methods under the direction of the Supervisors.

Prepares reagents and standards for the purpose of testing.

Operates, calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment such as balances, pH/ISE meters, automated titrator, sample digesters, spectrophotometers, ICP, automated colorimetric analyser, mercury analyser, gas chromatograph, rotary evaporators, ion chromatograph.

Maintains updated records of instrument performance.

Enters laboratory results in the computerized Laboratory Information Management System database (LIMS).

Evaluates quality control data for analyses performed.

Performs quality control activities for analytical testing such as method validation and verification, accuracy, precision, detection limits, and control charts. Applies standard laboratory statistical concepts and performs trend analysis.

Evaluates data against regulatory guidelines and requirements and process control objectives. Advises supervisor of abnormal situations.

Provides notification of exceedances as required by the Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act.

Takes part in internal and external audits and inspections to maintain lab licensing and accreditation.

Perform all necessary tasks to maintain a tidy, safe work environment.

Trains new staff and students on methods and procedures.

Performs analysis on evidentiary samples.

Maintains updated documentation and follows all technical, administrative and operational protocols to comply with requirements of accredited and MOE licensed laboratories.

Back-up for supplies reception and storage.

Reviews inventory of chemical and laboratory supplies, identifies needs and requests purchase of the items.

Reports pre-authorized results to clients who request immediate information.

Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all city of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

1. Demonstrated proven knowledge of the theories and principles of laboratory analysis normally acquired through the completion of a College Diploma or University Degree in chemistry, biology or related science or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience in an ISO17025 accredited and MOE licensed laboratory. Having taken courses in both chemistry and microbiology is an asset.

2. Previous demonstrated experience and proficiency in performing laboratory analysis i.e., Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Total Suspended Solids, automated chemistries, gas chromatographs, ion chromatographs, spectrophotometers,

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