Laboratory Technician, Minerals Trade

3 weeks 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 89,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.

**Job Description**:

- ** 8 hours shift per workday (usually 8 am - 4.30 pm): Monday - Friday**:

- ** Permanent/full-time position with benefits and OT**
- Perform physical and chemical tests on minerals and fertilizer samples as per SGS’ Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) or any recognized standard methods, such as SPPA, AFPC, AOAC and ISO.
- Prepare and split the submitted samples according to established procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness of preparation equipment and sample preparation area. Dispose of retained samples.
- Calibrate, operate and maintain analytical instruments including, ISE, AA and others.
- Able to perform classical analytical methods as required and verify results, such as titration, gravimetric method and make basic and complex reagents as necessary.
- Provides feedback to the crew leader, supervisor or lab manager regarding any issues encountered during procedures. E.g. unanticipated reactions, loss of samples etc
- Assist with method development and validations.
- Verify and adjust calibrations on a variety of lab equipment including dispensers, pipettes, balances oven and other. Ensure the equipment is maintained in good order.
- 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 of sample is handled according to laboratory procedures.
- Keep all records and notebooks in good order including work order and equipment maintenance logs.
- Provide accurate and timely results.
- Able to lift and/or move up to 30 to 50 lbs of sample.
- Participate in proficiency testing programs and support quality by investigating questionable and unsatisfactory results.
- Support Internal and External Audits.
- Support the company code of ethics, quality and safety policies
- Assist lab supervisor/ manager to handle safety and quality issues.
- May be assigned and coordinate special or _ad hoc_ projects as needed.

**Qualifications**:

- A Post secondary education (degree and/or diploma) in a Science related program (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering etc.) is highly desirable
- Good hand/eye coordination when handling samples and various equipment.
- Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
- Incumbents must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel. PowerPoint & Outlook).
- Good time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work well with others & independently.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.

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