Sample Preparation Technician

About Us

A global company with a local presence. Actlabs is a Canadian owned company founded in 1987, headquartered in Ancaster and operates 15 locations in 6 countries. We are recognized throughout the world as a leader in analytical testing and development services. 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.

General Description – General Labour Position

Sample Preparation Technicians will be working with rocks and preparing them for analysis. These positions are not suitable for those who cannot do periodic lifting throughout the day. Due to safety concerns, contact lenses are not permitted to be worn in the labs at anytime. Strict adherences to safety procedures are required.

Hours: Full time, Night Shift 11:00pm-7:00am

There is a $2.00/Hour Wage Premium for Night Shift.

Education Required: High School

Responsibilities:

The following responsibilities may include some or all of the following:

• Sort samples.
• Crush and mill allocated number of samples within the shift in accordance to quality operating procedures.
• Vegetation grinding.
• Sieve, mill and complete logs.
• Make duplicates of samples according to client request and quality operating procedures.
• Clean grinding barrels using white lightning in between each sample.
• Ensure all finished samples are stored in order in boxes.
• Complete individual production logs and submit them to your supervisor.
• Load samples in drying rooms and keep the logs up to date.
• Use of LIMS to creates sample list and labels.
• Warehousing duties including, but not limited to: archiving and storing samples, maintaining cleanliness.
• Maintain equipment (greasing).
• Assist in ensuring turnaround time meets clients and Presidents requirements by working overtime when required.
• Ensure all data is produced with high quality.
• Maintain a clean workstation throughout the day.
• Ensure the workstation is thoroughly cleaned and ready for the following shift.
• General laboratory housekeeping.
• Compliance with ALL safety procedures including MSDS review.
• Any other tasks as determined by Lab Manager/Process Owner.

Other Requirements:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Motivated, quality driven, pro-active and ability to multi-task.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Computer skills an asset.
• Exhibit common sense.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as a team member and work well unsupervised.
• Ability to handle several tasks at once.
• Willingness to display needed effort to meet company goals of improved TAT and quality.
• Willingness to work overtime if required to complete projects.

Additional Information

• Competitive wages
• Free on-site parking
• Benefits package

As health and safety is our priority, we have taken additional steps from the onset of the pandemic to provide a covid-19 free work environment for our team.

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

Please note that applicants applying for Canadian job positions must be authorized to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kamloops, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person