Laboratory Technician - Bedford, Canada - Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas

Verified Company

Bedford, 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, 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

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN - Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbons

Seasonal Contract to December 29, 2023

As a

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

, your main responsibilities are:

Preparation of water and soil samples for laboratory analysis.

Including but not limited to:
sample extraction, standard and reagent preparation, instrument maintenance, calibration, analysis, reporting and troubleshooting.

Key Accountability/Responsibilities:

Review LIMS summary reports to plan and organize daily work
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) when conducting following work:
Perform sample preparation and procedure prior to analyses
Perform some basic testing procedures
Identify any nonroutine samples and seek guidance on procedures for handling
Prepare standards and reagents and ensure adequate supplies are available by monitoring quantities
Ensure a high level of accuracy in sample preparation and analysis
Operate and maintain all necessary instruments and equipment to complete tasks (PC/Mac computers, pipettes, thermal cyclers, automated sequencers, liquid handling instruments, etc.).
Assess and correct problems with all laboratory operations according to SOP guidelines and ISO 17025 regulation criteria.
Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within holding time requirements.
Identify and document all known sample deviations, nonconformances, and/or process deviations and report to the Supervisor.
Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabeling, sample mixup and cross contamination between samples and other materials.
Provide input to corrective action procedures and report problems and Corrective Actions to the Supervisor.
Provide Supervisor/Manager with updates on workstation status including advance notification of any delays
Evaluate and initiate problem solving in all areas of the laboratory
Participate in developing Standard Operating Procedures and general work instructions
Participate in the development / validation of new procedures and instruments, as required
Monitor the laboratory to improve efficiencies and reduce costs in a continuous and ongoing fashion
Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program.
Participate, when requested in lab and Health & Safety meetings
Participate, when requested in internal and external audits
Provide training and guidance to junior staff
Maintain training records and relevant qualifications
Keeps work area clean, neat and organized
Availability for shift work, OT and weekend work required
Other duties as required

You are the ideal

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

if:

You have a technical diploma, B.Sc. preferred

Attributes:

Sound knowledge of sample handling procedures to ensure continuity and integrity of samples through compliance with laboratory procedures and quality assurance protocols.
Knowledge of, and experience with laboratory Occupational Health and Safety practices to handle hazardous materials by taking the necessary precautions.
Excellent manual dexterity, record keeping, calculations and problem solving abilities.
Flexible to perform varying duties to accommodate changing priorities.
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
Adapts to a changing environment
Works both independently and as part of a team
Learns quickly
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.

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