Lab Technician Intern - Calgary, Canada - IKO Industries Ltd.

IKO Industries Ltd.

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Calgary, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials.

IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry.

Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values.

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Job Description:

Job Description Summary:

When you join us you will:

Performing quality assurance testing on asphalt roofing shingle products and raw materials for compliance with company standards.
Taking direction from Lab Supervisor or Corporate Quality Engineer to conduct research projects.
Complying laboratory reports based on interpreting research data for evaluation by the Lab Supervisor.
Following and adhering to Internal Laboratory SOPs, ASTMs and UL test methods.
Maintaining good record keeping practices and strict adherence to quality and safety programs.
Receiving samples from various internal and external customers and assigning sample numbers for identification.
Maintaining accuracy and calibration of laboratory testing equipment.
Other projects and assignments related to research and quality assurance may be assigned.
Work with production plants within IKO to provide support and supplemental research data.
Experience in a laboratory environment desired
Fluent working knowledge of Microsoft Office required
Experience with advanced Excel functions preferred
Ability to manage and prioritize several projects at a time
Strong commitment to Health, Safety and the Environment
Effective team player with a positive, adaptable attitude
Possess solid problem solving and critical thinking skills
Possess effective oral and written communication skills
Possess the ability to work independently
Must be selfmotivated, results and action oriented
Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds on a routine basis

Benefits of Employment:
IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees.

A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO.

The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO.

We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.