Junior Laboratory Technician

Overview

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

The Junior Laboratory Technician supports laboratory operations by performing routine tests, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in a scientific laboratory environment. The technician will contribute to the accuracy and efficiency of laboratory processes.

Responsibilities

• Safely conduct testing, analysis and reporting of asphalt roofing shingle products and raw materials.
• Prepare samples, reagents, and solutions for analysis according to standard procedures.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and experiments following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and relevant standards.
• Accurately record and report test results in a timely manner.
• Assist in inventory management of laboratory supplies and reagents.
• Assist with organizing and tracking samples, including simple labeling and basic inventory updates.
• Follow all laboratory health and safety protocols and best practices and guidelines.
• Ensure proper labeling, handling, and storage of chemicals and samples in accordance with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
• Clean, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment according to procedures.
• Document repairs, maintenance, calibration, and verification of laboratory instruments.
• Coordinate work to maintain efficiency and ensure timely completion of laboratory tasks.
• Coordinate with other technicians to complete tasks according to the planned schedule.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Support senior technicians and scientists in ongoing projects.

Qualifications

Benefits

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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