Laboratory Analyst - Burnaby, Canada - CARO Analytical Services
Description
CARO Analytical Services is an environmental, food & cannabis laboratory that provides professional analytical testing services to public and private clients throughout Western Canada. Whether supporting a client cleaning up a contaminated site, providing water quality data to ensure Canadians have access to clean water, or supporting the government in testing our food source for potential pesticide exceedances, CARO provides the data essential to the success of these programs.
CARO also happens to have an awesome corporate culture thanks to a great team of employees and scientists who take their jobs seriously, but not themselves:
- We are charismatic scientists, driven to make the world safer and healthier._
DESCRIPTION:
FOOD LABORATORY ANALYST- Burnaby, BC _(Full Time)_
As a Laboratory Analyst your main responsibilities include:
- Independently perform analysis of samples using LCMSMS.
- Perform sample preparation using documented procedures filtration, screening, extraction & digestion.
- Maintain control charts as per the QA/QC Manual requirements, monitor for failure to meet tolerances and institute remedial action immediately and effectively.
- Follow analytical methods in accordance with SOPs and specific study requirements.
- Prepare all required reagents, standards, reference materials, etc.
- Review and validate generated test data.
- Dispose samples according to local regulations.
- Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and calibrate instrumentation.
- Assist in developing new and revising existing SOPs and validation schedules.
- Assist to restock laboratory consumables/chemicals, and general laboratory cleanup and maintenance (when needed) and complete other administrative duties as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- University or College degree/diploma in related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a production laboratory using LCMSMS.
- Proficient with standard computer software (MS Office, LIMS, etc.)
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
- Selfstarting with solid followthrough and multitasking capabilities.
- Detail orientated & record keeping skills.
- Managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Flexible in working hours (evenings and weekends) during peak periods.
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Experience:
- LCMSMS: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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