Agricultural Laboratory Technician

**Competition #**: 44297 **Department**: Agriculture **Location**: BIBLE HILL **Type of Employment**: Term **Union Status**: NSGEU - NSPG **Closing Date**: 16-Oct-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us The Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture (NSDA) manages the Animal & Plant Laboratory that provides analysis for water, soil and soil amendments, plant tissues, dairy samples, and livestock feeds. Services are aimed primarily at agricultural producers and industry, but are also available to private companies, other government agencies, researchers and the public. The NSDA Animal & Plant Laboratory is accredited to ISO 17025:2017 standards and serves aspects of animal health, public health, food safety, and assists in the support of the agricultural economy. About Our Opportunity Under the supervision of the Technical Laboratory Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for the analysis of agriculture-related and other samples in a multi-workstation laboratory environment. Samples include soils, soil amendments, water, feed, plant tissue, greenhouse soils, and nutrient solutions. Laboratory Technicians ensure quality assurance through compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and observe their safety and the safety of others in the workplace. Duties include preparation and analysis of samples using established methods and ensuring the integrity of samples while adhering to the ISO 17025:2017 standard. Technicians must have the ability to prioritize work and sample processing to maximize efficiency. In addition to analysis, Technicians will prepare standards, reagents, and solutions, and perform preliminary review of results and entry to the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Other duties, as required, may include receiving and storage of inventory, sample preparation, maintenance and monitoring of equipment, and inventory control. Additionally, front office functions such as data entry and validation, sample receiving, and customer service will be performed when required. The Laboratory Technician works in a team environment with the other Technicians and the Laboratory Assistant to ensure high laboratory standards are achieved each day. Qualifications and Experience To be successful within this position you will have successfully completed a laboratory technology diploma from a recognized educational institute and have at least 4 years experience or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience. Equivalency **Benefits**: Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees. Working Conditions You must be able to work in a laboratory environment that requires standing for long periods of time, lifting (< 15kg) and repetitive work. You must also be able to work in a working environment that may have sharp tools and equipment, dust, noise, moisture, chemicals, odor and vibrations. Additional Information What We Offer Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career. Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies. countless career paths. Department Specific Flexible working schedules. **Pay Grade**: TE 20 **Salary Range**: $2,020.82 - $2,370.01 Bi-Weekly **Employment Equity Statement**: