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Laboratory Technician – Entry Level – Agriculture (6-month contract)SGS • Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Laboratory Technician – Entry Level – Agriculture (6-month contract)

Laboratory Technician – Entry Level – Agriculture (6-month contract)

SGS • Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$43,500.00 yearly
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description
Job Description

We are looking for another Lab Technician for our busy season.

This position will conduct laboratory testing on agricultural (grain, feed, pulse) samples.

  • Sample log in and preparation including grinding of samples.
  • Conduct required testing on agriculture samples such as moisture, protein, falling number, dockage, or other tests as seen suitable by the Lab Manager or Departmental Supervisor using various instruments (NIR, ELISA, etc) available in the laboratory.
  • Accountable for performing and recording routine and non-routine instrument maintenance (NIR).
  • Conduct balance calibrations, pipette verifications, monitoring temperatures of fridges, freezers, etc.
  • Maintain and record instrument calibrations (i.e., NIR instrument).
  • Adhere to proper labelling and documentation procedures for solvents, standards, reagents, etc.
  • Familiarize with applicable standard operation procedures (SOP)
  • Adhere to company health and safety policies.
  • Provide accurate and timely results.
  • Travel to client sites.

Qualifications

  • A post-secondary education (degree and/or diploma) in a Science related program (Chemistry, Agriculture, Food Science etc.) is required.
  • A minimum of 1 – 3 years of experience in an Agricultural laboratory setting is required.
  • Valid Driver License is required.


Additional Information

Salary: $43,500 to $45,000 per year - this position is not eligible for benefits.

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.

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