Laboratory Technician

1 day ago

Ancaster, Canada Actlabs Full time

**About Us**

A global company with a local presence. Actlabs is a Canadian owned company founded in 1987. We are recognized throughout the world as a leader in analytical testing and development services. With over 30 years of experience, our analytical laboratories provide high quality analysis impacting every aspect of our life including: Mining and Mineral Exploration, Agriculture, Cannabis, Environmental, Forensics, Life Sciences, Material Testing, Occupational Health and Petroleum Industries.

We’re investing for the future, implementing innovative strategies to allow us to continually strengthen and lead in the industries that we serve. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who wants to join an established and growing company.

**Job Title: Laboratory Technician - Agriculture and Life Sciences Division**

**Purpose**: This position will be responsible for performing testing services and operations based on specific analytical requirements that may include regional and international analysis. Special emphasis will be placed on Life Sciences/Agriculture samples, handling all types of samples including soil, plant, fertilizer, manure, feed, pharmaceuticals and related materials.

**Education Required**: Post-secondary degree in a science program

**Other Requirements**:

- Familiar with laboratory procedures.
- Familiar with basic lab equipment
- Familiar with QA/QC protocol and GLP
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Customer focused and can work with mínimal supervision
- High energy and will be willing to work extended hours when required
- Excellent communication skills
- Critical Thinker
- Knowledge of farm practices and terminology is an asset
- Flexible, willing to work all lab tasks as needed

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide hands on bench top analysis for customer samples.
- Operate and maintain analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC, and other relevant lab equipment
- Maintain analytical equipment to ensure operational requirements are met.
- Provide detailed support to testing and help develop customized customer support services using various media.
- Work under established ISO 17025 and or GLP quality systems.
- Establish and manage day to day tasks.
- Identify bottle necks and assist in streamlining operations.
- Ensure data is released in a timely manner and accordance with turnaround times.
- Ensure compliance with all safety requirements and procedures committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace
- Follow up, identify and communicate incidents that require immediate attention within the division.
- Assist in other various lab departments as required
- Ensure analysis is performed without delay
- Any other tasks as determined by the supervisor

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ancaster, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you legally able to work in Canada? (Y/N)
- How many years of laboratory experience do you have?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

Work Location: In person

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