Sample Preparation Technician

2 weeks ago

Burnaby, Canada SGS Full time

Company Description

Make an impact with SGS With more than 94,000 employees and 2,600 offices and laboratories across the world, SGS is a silent force working hard behind the scenes to deliver quality and integrity to businesses across nine industries. As the world’s leader in providing inspection, verification, testing and certification services, Forbes ranked the SGS Group as one of the world’s top multinationals and one of the world’s most innovative companies. The Dow Jones Sustainability Index has also recognized the SGS Group for its sustainability processes. In Canada, SGS employs over 2,000 team members across 70 locations.

**Job Description**:
This position will primarily be responsible for the preparation of agriculture (soil, greenhouse, feed, forage, grain) and food samples for analysis and other miscellaneous lab assistant duties in support of laboratory analysis in the lab.
- Sorting and logging of client samples
- Preliminary sample preparation (compositing, drying, grinding, dockage, splitting, homogenization, labelling)
- Daily monitoring of refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
- Organizing refrigerators and freezers.
- Defrosting of freezers, cleaning of refrigerators, water baths, N-Evap, dusting of computers, benches, etc.
- Cleaning fumehoods with support of technicians
- Ensuring proper archiving, returning, disposal of samples as per company policies and documentation of disposal date.
- Calibration of balances, pipettes, auto pipettors, syringes, etc, as per company guidelines.
- Washing glassware, cleaning and maintaining work area as necessary.
- Assist laboratory technicians as required
- Perform assigned laboratory techniques according to written procedures

**Qualifications**:

- A minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) is required.
- A post secondary education (degree and/or diploma) in a Science related program (Chemistry, Biochemistry) is a strong asset.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in a laboratory setting is a strong asset
- Proven ability to work efficiently in multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition.
- Ability to work well with others & independently.
- Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
- Works well under pressure.
- Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.

SGSIND1

Additional Information

  • Sample Preparation Technician, Minerals Trade

    2 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. The Sample Preparation technician...

  • Ard Sample Preparation Technician

    4 minutes 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 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world. In Canada, SGS employs over 2,000...

  • Sample Receiving Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Burnaby, Canada Merieux NutriSciences Full time

    Burnaby Regular **MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES** As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer...

  • Sample Receiving Login Technician

    9 minutes ago

    Burnaby, Canada Merieux NutriSciences Full time

    Burnaby Regular **MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES** As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer...

  • Sample Receiving Login Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Burnaby, Canada Merieux NutriSciences Full time

    Burnaby Regular **MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES** As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer...

  • Sample Preparation Technician

    6 days 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 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. **Job Description**: - Unpack, sort,...

  • Sample Reception

    4 hours ago

    Burnaby, Canada Mérieux NutriSciences Full time

    Sample ReceptionVancouver Regular MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and...

  • Sample Preparation Technician, Minerals

    3 minutes ago

    Production Way, Burnaby, BC VA R, 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 sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Job DescriptionUnpack,...

  • Laboratory Technician 1

    2 weeks ago

    Burnaby, Canada Bureau Veritas Full time

    Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo? If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest minds, Bureau Veritas Canada might be the place for you! Here are our...

  • Sample Preparation Technician, Minerals

    4 hours ago

    Burnaby, Canada SGS Full time

    Job DescriptionUnpack, sort, transfer and dry samples.Execute and perform crushing, pulverizing and screening of geological materials as per SGS’ Standard Operating Procedures.Conduct routine quality checks including particle size analysis, dust loss and report data immediately to the Supervisor or group leader if results are outside of acceptability...