Laboratory Analyst

About Us
A global company with a local presence. Headquartered in Ancaster, 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. At Actlabs, we are committed to rewarding and retaining people who are passionate about making a positive impact in their professional and personal lives.

Title: Laboratory Analyst

**Responsibilities**:
The following responsibilities may include some or all of the following or any other tasks assigned directly or indirectly by the Supervisor.
- General chemical and reagent preparations and sample dissolution according to Quality Control Procedures when required
- Preparation of samples & calibration standards for ICP/ICP-MS analysis
- Daily set-up, operation, and maintenance of instrumentation such ICP/ICP-MS
- Disposal of analyzed samples and instrument waste
- Maintenance of all required logs, files, etc. for area of testing
- Maintenance of sample storage areas including sample storage logs
- Compliance with company policies and professional conduct policies
- Assist in ensuring turn-around time meets LIMS/Support site due dates by working overtime when required

**Requirements**:

- Quality focused, detail oriented, pro-active with strong time management and organizational skills
- Technical competence in many aspects of the process; problem solver
- Possess strong analytical abilities with ability to multi-task, prioritize and to work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines
- Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness and results oriented
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work as a team member, independently and work with mínimal supervision
- Willing to work shifts, overtime and weekends if required
- Excellent computer knowledge and communication skills in English

Qualifications:

- B.Sc. in chemistry or any scientific/engineering discipline, or a 3-year Technician/Technology Diploma and one year experience in a commercial laboratory
- 1 year Experience in an analytical laboratory is an asset

Additional Information
- Benefits package
- Free on-site parking
- Flexible Schedule

We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace environment for all employees. Actlabs is proud to be an equal opportunity work environment.

**Salary**: $22.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Actlabs implemented a COVID-19 Safety plan from the onset of the pandemic. Employees and visiting customers are required to wear masks. Routine sanitizing, social distancing, and hand sanitizers are throughout the lab. PPE is provided.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ancaster, ON L9G4V5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)