Laboratory Technician

SGS is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our team. As a key member of our laboratory operations, you will be responsible for maintaining the flow of cleaned supplies to meet production requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the flow of cleaned supplies to meet production requirements by submitting used glassware to wash-up from laboratories on a regular basis;
• Wash, bake and store glassware;
• Participate in spike witness program;
• Take a physical inventory of glassware; and
• Ensure Eye Wash and Emergency Shower stations and spill kit supplies are kept in a clean and ready-to-use state.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Stock approved solvents in the solvent shed;
• Report temperatures of lab equipment (fridge, freezer, & moisture oven, daily);
• Remove powders for muffle oven (trailer);
• Process consumed jars – remove labels, scan & save hardcopies;
• Cut copper foil for lab use;
• Clean field sampling containers using procedures supplied by the client;
• Maintain an adequate level of lab supplies and glassware;
• Baking of some consumable lab supplies including, but not limited to, pipettes, c-tubes, u-vials, ECD vials, ampoules, GFA/GFF filters, anti-bumping granules and sodium sulphate;
• Maintain a sufficient stock of Seastar water;
• Remove recyclables throughout the lab;
• Remove waste solvents from the lab and maintaining disposal records;
• Solvent rinse glassware, specific to analysis, for analyst use;
• Basic maintenance of lab equipment;
• Prepare mixed reagents proactively and as required;
• Participate in spike witness program;
• Maintain adequate solvent storage levels within the tech aisle, and lab if possible;

Instrument Support:

• Inst. Blanks (varying numbers)
• Prepare the archive trays
• Stock up on supplies
• Order Styrofoam and Kim wipes
• Clean instrument sonicator (monthly)

Qualifications:

High School Education

Key Skills:

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to achieve common goals and objectives;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Highly organized, self-motivated and energetic;
• Willingness to participate in flexible work schedules (including evenings and weekends);
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner;
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment;
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail;
• Works well under pressure;
• Ensures full compliance with the company's Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.