Job Description
The Sample Preparation technician is responsible for performing routine sorting, transferring, drying, crushing, pulverizing and screening of Trade-related samples in accordance with client work order instructions and laboratory quality guidelines and procedures.
- Unpack, sort, transfer and dry samples.
- Execute and perform reduction, splitting, pulverization and screening of samples - minerals commodities - as per SGS’ Standard Operating Procedures.
- Conduct routine quality checks including particle size analysis, dust loss and report data immediately to the Supervisor or group leader if results are outside of acceptability parameters.
- Ensure that work order documentation is complete in every respect and QC results are entered into SLIMS as necessary.
- Maintain clean and organized workbench area ensuring spills are immediately cleaned; disposal is according to laboratory procedures including any special requirements for handling international soils.
- Ensure that equipment is maintained in good order making the Supervisor or group leader aware of any damaged or defective equipment or any equipment requiring adjustment i.
e., pulverizing time or crushers gapping.
- Keep all records and notebooks in good order including work order and equipment maintenance logs.
- May be asked to work in other areas of the Trade laboratory sections when required.
- May be asked to travel outside of Vancouver for sample collection / sorting / prep.
- The incumbent is expected to work independently or together with a Supervisor and other technicians on a regular basis and must meet the required sample turnaround time and productivity expectations set by the Supervisor.
Qualifications
- Education : High school Diploma.
- Experience : 0-1 years of relevant work experience required or equivalent experience through education.
Additional Information
Salary : $20.50 per hour
Some benefit highlights :
- 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
- Paid time off
- RRSP Program Eligibility
SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process.
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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