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Wet Laboratory Technician, Geochemistry
Wet Laboratory Technician, GeochemistrySGS • Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Wet Laboratory Technician, Geochemistry

Wet Laboratory Technician, Geochemistry

SGS • Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
20 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Shifts will include : afternoons (3pm-11 : 30pm) overnights (11pm-7 : 30am) and weekends.

Perform a variety of decomposition and leaching methods as per SGS Standard Operating Procedures

(SOP). These will include acid digests selective leaches fusions and others as required.

  • Make basic reagents as necessary.
  • Provides feedback to supervisors and / or group leader regarding any issues encountered during

procedures. E.g. unanticipated reactions loss of samples etc.

  • Verify and adjust calibrations on a variety of lab equipment including dispensers pipettes balances and
  • other.

  • 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
  • handled according to laboratory procedures including any special requirements for handling

    international soils.

  • Clean labware as required.
  • 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 complex adjustment.

  • Notify supervisor when consumables are nearing depletion to ensure they are reordered.
  • Keep all records and notebooks in good order including work order and equipment maintenance logs
  • Adhere to assigned working hours unless otherwise approved by the Supervisor.
  • May be asked to work in other areas of the Geochemistry laboratory sections when required.
  • Qualifications :

  • Education : Minimum High school diploma is required but degree or diploma (or equivalent) in Chemistry related field is preferred.
  • Experience : 0-3 years of relevant work experience required or equivalent experience through education.
  • Strong analytical and mechanical skills.
  • Good hand / eye coordination when handling samples & lab equipment.
  • 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 companys Health & Safety Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct  policies.
  • Must use good judgment to identify and resolve problems on the job. When in difficulty refer problems to his / her supervisor for resolution.
  • Intermediate level of creativity required in solving routine problems.
  • Proficient in using various type of computer software (Word Excel etc.).
  • Additional Information :

    Salary :   $20.50 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 companys 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.

    Remote Work : No

    Employment Type : Contract

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