Laboratory Technician 1 - Burnaby, Canada - Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas

Verified Company

Burnaby, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo?

If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest minds, Bureau Veritas Canada might be the place for you

Here are our Core Values:
Trusted

Responsible

Ambitious & Humble

Open & Inclusive

If these values resonate with you, Bureau Veritas is looking for a

Job Title:
Laboratory Technician

Reports to:
Laboratory Supervisor / Laboratory Manager

Department:
Food Microbiology

Location:
Burnaby. B.C.

Part-Time

Basic Purpose:

Results oriented to produce high quality defensible analytical data, safely and on time by following applicable Standard Operating Procedures. Perform sample preparation/extractions of target compounds under specific matrices and provide general laboratory support in the analysis of samples.

Key Accountability/Responsibilities:

Adheres to Bureau Veritas' Code of Ethics.
Review LIMS summary reports to plan and organize daily work
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) when conducting following work:

o Perform sample preparation and procedures prior to analyses

o Perform some basic testing procedures

o Identify any non-routine samples and seek guidance on procedures for handling

Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within holding time requirements
Identify and communicate procedural nonconformances to Supervisor
Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabeling, sample mixup and cross contamination between samples and other materials
Provide general laboratory support
Update supervisor/manager workstation status including advance notification of any delays
Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program
Participate, when requested in department and Health & Safety meetings
Participate, when requested in internal and external audits
Keep work area clean, neat and organized
Maintain training records and relevant qualifications
All other responsibilities as assigned

Skills and Knowledge:

Post-Secondary school education or equivalent experience
Accurately follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and instructions
Detail oriented with accurate record keeping skills.
Good timemanagement, communication, multitasking and priority setting skills.
Strong computer skills
Positive outlook with an ability to work in a fastpaced environment
Adapt to a changing environment
Work both independently and as part of a team
Must be able to learn quickly

Working Conditions:

High level of work production in fastpaced lab environment
Can involve the repetition of the same process
Requires patience, tenacity and persistence
Flexible working hours, overtime and shift work
May involve long periods of standing
Some lifting and carrying (up to 10kg)
Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate equipment

Bureau Veritas is proud to be committed to providing fair and competitive pay.

The salary range for this role is $19-$21

Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.