Solution Preparation Technician - Greater Sudbury, Canada - Ministry of Mines

Ministry of Mines

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Greater Sudbury, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Bring your technical expertise in solution preparation technology to this unique position with our state of the art Geoscience Laboratories (Geo Labs) of the Ontario Geological Survey.

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What can I expect to do in this role?: You will:

coordinate and prepare samples for analysis and testing

- conduct quality checks on solutions and consumables
- organize and schedule the use of equipment and tests
- assist colleagues in reviewing modification methods and in developing new modification methods
- perform complex preparations on special and custom samples
- determine analytical schedules and priorities and obtain job sheets for samples to be analyzed
- perform specific analytical tests using established methods and procedures
- archive and dispose of samples
- perform routine maintenance service and repair of instruments and equipment

How do I qualify?:

Technical expertise:

You have a college degree in chemical technology from a recognized community college or technical institute or you have the equivalent experience in chemistry and earth sciences.
You understand the basic fundamentals of geological, chemical and related materials to ensure proper preparations of samples.
You have an understanding of ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 17025:2005.

Analytical and evaluation skills:

You use your analytical, evaluative skills and logic when preparing samples for analysis.
You can determine the appropriate standard or alternatives for preparation procedures.
You can diagnose and resolve errors in solution preparation procedures.
Using your analytical and evaluation skills, you can evaluate the impacts, cost implications and consumption of resources to determine appropriate dissolution/digestion methods and to improve the quality of results achieved.
You can effectively record and report analytical data.
You are able to prepare documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical reports.

People skills:

You use your interpersonal skills when dealing and communicating with staff, clients and vendors.

Organizational and time management skills:

You are able to schedule and prioritize your work to ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently.
You maintain a clean and well organized environment.
You can successfully manage multiple and changing priorities to achieve turnaround times.

Computer skills:

You have knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets.
You have experience using custom laboratory instruments and data processing programs.

Additional Information:

Address:

1 Permanent, 933 Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury, North Region

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union
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Schedule:
3.7
Category:
Science
Posted on:
Friday, March 17, 2023
Note:
The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including shortterm assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
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