Laboratory Technician, Minerals Trade - Burnaby, Canada - SGS

SGS

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Burnaby, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Company Description

We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity.

Our 89,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.

Job Description:

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8 hours shift per workday (usually 8 am pm): Monday

Friday:
Permanent/full-time position with benefits and OT
Perform physical and chemical tests on minerals and fertilizer samples as per SGS' Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) or any recognized standard methods, such as SPPA, AFPC, AOAC and ISO.
Prepare and split the submitted samples according to established procedures.
Maintain cleanliness of preparation equipment and sample preparation area. Dispose of retained samples.
Calibrate, operate and maintain analytical instruments including, ISE, AA and others.
Able to perform classical analytical methods as required and verify results, such as titration, gravimetric method and make basic and complex reagents as necessary.
Provides feedback to the crew leader, supervisor or lab manager regarding any issues encountered during procedures. E.g. unanticipated reactions, loss of samples etc
Assist with method development and validations.
Verify and adjust calibrations on a variety of lab equipment including dispensers, pipettes, balances oven and other. Ensure the equipment is maintained in good order.
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 of sample is handled according to laboratory procedures.
Keep all records and notebooks in good order including work order and equipment maintenance logs.
Provide accurate and timely results.
Able to lift and/or move up to 30 to 50 lbs of sample.
Participate in proficiency testing programs and support quality by investigating questionable and unsatisfactory results.
Support Internal and External Audits.
Support the company code of ethics, quality and safety policies
Assist lab supervisor/ manager to handle safety and quality issues.
May be assigned and coordinate special or _ad hoc_ projects as needed.

Qualifications:

A Post secondary education (degree and/or diploma) in a Science related program (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering etc.) is highly desirable
Good hand/eye coordination when handling samples and various equipment.
Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
Incumbents must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel. PowerPoint & Outlook).
Good time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
Ability to work well with others & independently.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.

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