Organics Laboratory Technician

3 days ago

Richmond, Canada CARO Analytical Services Full time

**CARO Analytical Services **is an employee-owned environmental and food laboratory that provides professional analytical testing services to public and private clients throughout Western Canada. Whether supporting a client cleaning up a contaminated site, providing water quality data to ensure Canadians have access to clean water, or supporting the government in testing our food source for potential pesticide exceedances, CARO provides the data essential to the success of these programs. CARO also happens to have a pretty awesome corporate culture thanks to a great team of employees who take their jobs seriously, but not themselves: We are charismatic scientists, driven to make the world safer and healthier.

**DESCRIPTION**: Organics - Laboratory Technician - Richmond, BC

As an Organics Lab Technician for CARO Analytical Services’ growing laboratory network, your main responsibilities will include:

- Perform sample preparation using documented procedures. - drying, grinding, filtration, screening, extraction, and digestion.
- Perform laboratory analyses following documented specific methods and/or procedures.
- Ensure that work is conducted in adherence with quality standards and perform all required quality control procedures.
- Carry out all required record-keeping and documentation and assist in sample flow and archiving as well as data archiving.
- Operate instrumentation and process analytical data.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate instrumentation.
- Carry out all required data processing (i.e., calculations, data review, data entry, archival, etc.).
- Follow analytical methods in accordance with SOPs and specific study requirements.
- Prepare all required reagents, standards, reference materials, etc.
- Maintain logs and record as required by quality documents.
- Dispose samples according to local regulations.
- Receive and ship supplies, assist to restock laboratory consumables/chemicals, and general laboratory clean-up and maintenance.
- Conduct field sampling where applicable.
- Clean lab areas, glassware and other reusable labware.
- Complete other administrative duties as directed.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- University or College degree/diploma in science.
- Experience in an analytical laboratory is an asset.
- Previous experience with GCMS is preferred.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
- Proficient with standard computer software (MS Office, LIMS, etc.)
- Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Work Instructions.
- Punctual, detail orientated with strong record keeping and communication skills.
- Managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lb and perform repetitive tasks for a long period of time.
- Flexible in working hours (evenings and weekends) during peak periods.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $19.00-$21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

**Experience**:

- working in a laboratory: 2 years (preferred)
- GCMS: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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