Lab Technician

Description

Do you have a hunger to continue to inquisitively apply your science education? Do you have lab experience and value working in a collaborative environment?

We are looking for talented people with a proven ability to manage change, build relationships, take initiative, while delivering sustainable results.

This position requires candidates to :

• Perform analyses of carbon black in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform gas analyses by chromatography to support process control.
• Compile and analyze statistical quality control (SQC) data.
• Prepare weekly quality report for management and plant site personnel.
• Prepare, collect, and analyze samples to support HS&E programs such as dust monitoring, particulate emissions, and storm water management.
• Investigate and resolve quality incidents such as customer complaints and production problems; prepare investigation reports for distribution.
• Maintain and calibrate inspection and test equipment.
• Initiate and apply new testing procedures.
• Assist with RD Projects as required.
• Assist with monthly lab audit.
• Participate in JHSEC meetings as required.
• Prepare samples to be sent to customers and outside laboratories.
• Assist with shutdown activities as required.
• Maintain high standards of safety and housekeeping in the laboratory.
• Work weekends on rotational basis; provide overtime work when required.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Engineering or alternatively diploma in Chemical Laboratory Technology with additional commensurate experience.
• 5 years’ experience actively and inquisitively applying science knowledge in an industrial environment.
• Science focused; innovative mind set.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, prioritization skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Solid presentation skills with a strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Supervisor, Quality Services, the core of this role is to closely monitor and report on specifications of in-process and packaged production through daily testing and analysis but we want you to be able to stretch well beyond this core!

The ideal candidate will also exhibit strong initiative and leadership to troubleshoot industrial processes and laboratory equipment, investigate quality issues, conduct, and support R&D activities, as well as engage in health, safety, and environmental initiatives.

Term Of Appointment

Permanent - Full Time

Benefits include Employer Paid :

• Extended Health Care Benefit
• Dental plan
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• Wellness Benefit

Additional compensation :

• Eligible for annual bonus
• Company funded RRSP
• Matched savings plan

Hours Per Week