Sample Preparation Attendant

6 days ago

Guelph, Canada University of Guelph Full time

**Department**: LSD Agriculture and Food Laboratory

Temporary part-time from 01/06/2025 to 06/27/2025
(Less than 24 hours a week)

**General Purpose**

Laboratory Services Division (LSD) provides diagnostic and testing services to clients in private industry, government and academic organizations. A diverse service laboratory, LSD consists of two operational units: The Agriculture and Food Laboratory (AFL) and the Animal Health Laboratory (AHL). The Chemistry Unit (AFL) is seeking a Sample Preparation Attendant to assist in the preparation of samples for analysis, including cleaning, chopping, grinding, weighing, and sub-sampling of food, feed, veterinary and agriculture samples. Other responsibilities include cleaning of processing equipment, tracking samples, completion of sample handling paperwork, sample disposal and general laboratory cleaning.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Preparing a variety of food and environmental samples (cleaning, chopping, grinding, weighing) and/or sub-sampling;
- Completing paperwork to document moving and processing of samples;
- Discarding samples, solvents and reagents in compliance to health & safety standards and protocols;
- Understanding and complying with Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) GLP and/or ISO 17025 guidelines, LSD guidelines and policies including Health and Safety and Quality Assurance;
- Ensuring laboratory cleanliness and safety;
- Routine physical activities include standing, walking, lifting, and carrying samples, boxes of samples or food processing equipment (up to 40 lbs).

**Requirements**:

- Secondary school graduation plus relevant experience in a high volume, fast paced, time sensitive environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills;
- Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively in light of new information, changing situations and different environments;
- Self-motivated, adaptive and able to work collaboratively in a team environment, within tight deadlines and mínimal supervision;
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills;
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety and WHMIS legislation in a laboratory environment.

Employee Type: Temporary
Hourly rate: $21.55 - $24.10 per hour

Posting Date:11/22/2024
Close Date: 11/29/2024

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