Laboratory Technician (Contract)

As a Laboratory Technician you will perform standard analytical tests on petroleum samples while conforming to the Laboratory’s quality management system under the supervision of Senior Lab resources. This is a 8-month term opportunity where you will learn to develop your competencies in each test method.

What We Offer:

• Work Environment – Work and grow within Canada’s largest Refinery, with strong safety culture, access to a fitness facility, an onsite medical team, and a café.

• Flexible Benefits Plan – Including medical and dental benefits that are both in effect from day one.

• Development Opportunities - Personal and professional development opportunities

Your Responsibilities:

• Receive training and build competencies in all test methods by Day Area or Control Lab (Shift areas). Test areas include the Corner, Cloud, Bunker, Asphalt, Chromatography and Octanes.

• Pick up, or receive samples for testing, and deliver the samples to the appropriate staging area.

• Perform routine testing of samples and quality control specimens using specified methodology under supervision.

• After review and signoff, verify and communicate test results assuring the validity and traceability of the information.

• Make the appropriate entries into LIMS, instrument logs, control charts, calibration records, laboratory worksheets, and any other media, whether print or electronic, as required.

• Maintain documentation, equipment, and work areas in a neat, orderly condition.

• Monitor the availability of the supplies needed for testing processes, restock areas as required, and make any deficiency of such supplies known to Shift Team Lead/Area Specialist.

• Complete all training specific to their role and keep personal training records current and orderly.

Your Skills:

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team environment.

• Very strong attention to detail.

• Able to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.

• Comfortable with standard operating procedures and able to meet deadlines.

• Understand the importance of complete documentation of all work performed.

• Able to understand the impact of your assigned work to other groups and the organization.

Your Experience:

• Post-secondary education in science or a related field.

• Must have a Class 5 Driver’s License.

• Prior experience in a lab environment an asset.

• Experience with wet chemical testing methods an asset.

Job Requirements - Work Experience

Lab Analysis & Testing

Job Requirements - Education

Diploma / Certification