Fedt Analyst 1

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**Job Title: Analyst 1 (Analytical)**

**Reports to: Laboratory Manager**

**Department**:Forensic Equine Drug Testing**

**Location: Burnaby, B.C.**

**Salary Range: $23.45 - $25.00 hourly**

**Basic Purpose**:
Responsible for performing sample analysis in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures (SOP) and health and safety policies.

**Key Accountability/Responsibilities**:

- Perform sample preparation (login and aliquoting) according to SOP and WI
- Perform sample analysis (sample extraction, batch loading and data processing) using documented test methods
- Perform with the maintenance and running of the ELISA, UHPLC/HRMS, LC/MS/MS and HPLC instruments, as required
- Meet quality specifications defined by the laboratory to meet client and lab accreditation requirements
- Communicate with senior staff for daily workload to accommodate due dates
- Ensure that instruments and equipment are appropriately maintained
- Investigate problems, take remedial action as required and identify actions to prevent recurrence; maintain records.
- Participate in developing SOP’s and general work instructions
- Identify, communicate and record non-conformances to Supervisor/Manager
- Adhere to Bureau Veritas Code of Ethics Policy
- Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program
- Participate, when requested in lab and health and safety meetings
- Participate, when requested in internal and external audits
- Keep work area clean, neat and organized
- Maintain training records and relevant qualifications
- All other responsibilities as assigned

**Skills and Knowledge**:

- A minimum of B.Sc. Degree in a chemical science or equivalent from a recognized academic institution and a minimum of 1 years of laboratory experience, preferably related to drug analysis
- Working knowledge of the operation of analytical instruments including HPLC, LC/MS/MS and LC/HRMS
- Experience with instrument software packages such as Agilent Chemstation, Sciex OS, Thermo Fisher Xcalibur and TraceFinder, and Waters MassLynx
- Understanding of Forensic Principles including chain of custody
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance Principles and Quality Control Procedures
- Positive outlook with an ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Good time-management, communication, multi-tasking and priority setting skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Self-directed problem-solving skills
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Detail orientated & good record keeping skills

**Working Conditions**:

- High level of work production in fast paced lab environment
- May require flexible workings hours, overtime and shift work
- May involve periods of standing
- Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate PPE
- Some lifting and carrying and repetitive tasks

**Benefits**:

- Health & Dental Coverage
- Life Insurance
- STD & LTD Coverage
- Company RRSP match
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Professional Development