Sample Weigh Technician

**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. At Actlabs, we are committed to rewarding and retaining people who are passionate about making a positive impact in their professional and personal lives.

**Education Required**: High School Diploma

**Shifts**: This is a Part-Time position that would require you to work flexible hours during both the Day (7:00am-3:00pm) and Afternoon (3:00pm-11:00pm) shifts. There is also the potential of weekend work.

**Requirements**:

- Exhibit strong organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills.
- Demonstrate initiative, motivation, reliability and common sense.
- Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure.
- Ability to meet deadlines and targets.
- Good manual dexterity.
- Basic computer skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to communicate with others.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision and participate as a team member as required.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Work overtime if required.
- Work safely and conscientiously consistent with Actlabs Policies.
- Compliance with the company’s Health & Safety and Professional Conduct Policies.

**Responsibilities**:

- Complete and maintain required logs and update Support Site.
- Use of LIMS/Support Site for daily tasks.
- Catalogue, label and control all samples received.
- Label test tubes and package boxes.
- Sort and label samples.
- Ability to follow written or verbal instructions to weigh samples for analysis.
- Archive samples and record location in the log.
- Develop an understanding of sample preparation techniques to identify problems originating from sample preparation i.e. coarse pulps, duplicates not matching.
- Weigh samples using a 2, 3 or 4 decimal balance.
- Run samples for LOI and for Robotic LOI system.
- Assist in creating methods and procedures for this purpose.
- Monitor the progress of tasks in work orders.
- Catalogue and inventory all samples after work is complete.
- Maintain and report equipment issues as they relate to sample weigh and production related issues.
- Communicate effectively with team members and other Actlabs personnel as required.
- Help manage inventory of supplies and identify consumables that need to be ordered.
- Encapsulate samples and package vials for the reactor.
- Maintain departmental housekeeping.
- Assist in ensuring turnaround time meets clients and General Manager’s requirements.

**A Workplace for All**:
At Actlabs, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we strive to ensure that all voices are heard, all cultures are respected, and a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but essential to our success. We treat each other with fairness and dignity, regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is key to driving innovation and achieving excellence.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $18.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Thunder Bay, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person