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Sample Preparation Technician (General Labourer)SGS • Delta, British Columbia, Canada
Sample Preparation Technician (General Labourer)

Sample Preparation Technician (General Labourer)

SGS • Delta, British Columbia, Canada
11 days ago
Salary
CA$21.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Job Description

We're looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Sample Preparation Technician (General Labourer) to join our team in Delta, Canada.

  • Unpack, sort, transfer, and dry geological samples in accordance with work order instructions and laboratory quality guidelines
  • Execute crushing, pulverizing, and screening of geological materials following established Standard Operating Procedures
  • Conduct routine quality checks including particle size analysis and dust loss measurements, reporting any out-of-specification results immediately to supervisors
  • Complete and maintain accurate work order documentation and enter Quality Control results into laboratory information management systems as required
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workbench area, ensuring spills are promptly cleaned and disposed of according to laboratory procedures, including special handling requirements for international materials
  • Inspect equipment regularly and alert supervisors to any damaged, defective, or malfunctioning equipment requiring adjustment or maintenance
  • Keep detailed records and notebooks in good order, including work order logs and equipment maintenance documentation
  • Support other areas of the laboratory when needed, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to learn new processes
  • Ensure full compliance with company Health & Safety policies, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct standards

Qualifications

  • High school Diploma or equivalent
  • 0-1 years of relevant laboratory or sample preparation experience, or equivalent experience through education
  • Strong analytical and mechanical skills with the ability to perform routine bench tests accurately
  • Excellent attention to detail and proven time management abilities
  • Solid verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to read, understand, and follow technical work instructions in a safe, accurate, and timely manner
  • Capability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Physical capability to perform manual labor tasks, including lifting, standing for extended periods, and working in a laboratory environment
  • Flexibility to work rotating shifts, extended hours, and shift work as required
  • Strong safety-conscious mindset with commitment to maintaining a secure workplace
  • Willingness to learn new analytical tests, instrumentation, and laboratory procedures
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
  • Openness to travel to other laboratory locations or client sites when necessary
  • Commitment to upholding company Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies


Additional Information

Salary: $21 - $23 per hour

Some benefit highlights:

  • 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP Program Eligibility

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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