Environmental Laboratory Analyst 1 - Bedford, Canada - Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas

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Bedford, Canada

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Environmental Laboratory Analyst - Metals-CT
Date:May 28, 2024

Location:
Bedford, Nova Scotia, CA

Company:
Bureau Veritas

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, Bureau Veritas Laboratories might be the place for you

Imagine being surrounded by the brightest minds in the industry.
Bureau Veritas is looking for an

ANALYST - METALS SECTION

This is a Contract position to November 29, 2024

As an
ANALYST 1, your responsibilities
are**:
Performs chemical analysis using a variety of laboratory instrumentation. Prepares samples for more complex analytical testing procedures.

The analyst will be part of a team who will be responsible to perform various sample prep procedures for trace metal analysis including instrument sample dilutions, dissolved waters and digestion of aqueous samples.

These procedures are detailed in various Standard Operating Procedures. Complete documentation of digestion, reagent, maintenance and verification logs is also a key responsibility.

Key Accountability/Responsibilities:

Follow Standard Operating Procedures.
Ensure raw data is appropriately labelled.
Ensure analytical records and all required logs are properly completed, labelled and filed to ensure traceability.
General housekeeping of laboratory and workstations.
Prepare and clean glassware required for sample analysis.
Operation of mechanical equipment (ie. Wiley Mill, Pulveriser, Chipmunk, Ball mill) for sample size reduction (prep crush methods).
Prepare samples, subsamples and reagents for trace metal analysis. Ensure samples, digests, extracts and standard solutions are properly labelled and stored in the appropriate location.
Perform simple analysis, including operation of balances and meters.
Maintain up to date maintenance records for instrumentation.
Meet quality and turnaround time specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analysed within holding time requirements.
Provide supervisor with updates on workstation status including advance notification of any delays.
Maintain control charts as per QA manual requirements, monitor for failure to meet tolerances and consult with Supervisor regarding remedial action.
Standard laboratory environment
Availability for shift work, OT and weekend work required
All other responsibilities as assigned.

You are an ideal ANALYST 1
if you have [Minimum Requirements]:

Technical diploma required, B.Sc. preferred
Knowledge of standard operating procedures and instrumental techniques

Attributes:

Basic laboratory cleanliness skills
Good analytical laboratory skills
Good organizational skills
Good multitasking abilities
Good independent worker
Good written and oral communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work under pressure to meet challenging deadlines

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection and certification services.

When we look at Bureau Veritas, we want to see a reflection of the communities in which we work. Inclusion is about actively involving every employee's ideas, knowledge, perspectives, approaches and styles to maximize business success.

Inclusion is about attracting new talent who will bring more diversity to our workforce, with differences in culture, professional backgrounds and beliefs.

Our purpose:
shaping a world of trust.

Guaranteeing quality, ensuring Health and Safety, mitigating risks and improving performance as well as environmental protection and social responsibilityThis is what Bureau Veritas is about, truly believing that it contributes to bettering society.

Blending performance & integrity, with
ambition & humility, responsibility & openness, we are proud that our people
leave a mark on what they do.

We respect our people and believe in our talents.

We empower them to leave their mark, working as a team for the benefit of our 400,000 clients across 140 countries.

We believe that
leaving a mark is a true challenge and opportunity for every one of us, a sign of trust and impact, a bond with the future, a proof of growth and development.

Being part of the BV family, is more than just working, it's being convinced that you will
Leave your mark.

in shaping a world of trust.
Bureau Veritas Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise Human Resources of any accommodations that are required. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.

Shaping a World of Trust
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