Sample Preparation Technician (General Labourer)

Job Description

• Unpack, sort, transfer and dry samples
• Execute and perform crushing, pulverizing and screening of geological materials 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 , 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 Geochemistry laboratory sections when required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school Diploma.
• Experience: 0-1 years of relevant work experience required or equivalent experience through education.
• Strong analytical and mechanical skills
• Ability to perform routine bench tests
• A willingness to learn new analytical tests,
• instrumentation and procedures
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work
• instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Candidates must demonstrate good verbal and written
• communication skills
• Ability to work well with others & independently.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to
• detail.
• Works well under pressure.
• Extended hours and shift work may be required from
• time to time.
• Travel to other SGS locations or client location may be
• required.
• Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health &
• Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct
• policies.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.