Sample Preparation Technician - Richmond, Canada - Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas

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Richmond, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Sample Preparation Technician - ARD
Acid Rock Drainage Laboratory

Richmond, BC

Reporting to the
Laboratory Supervisor/Laboratory Manager, the
Sample Preparation Technician - ARD will be responsible for performing sample preparation of Acid Rock Drainage (ARD) mining samples including crushing, pulverizing, sieving of rock and soil samples.

This role will perform sample inventory, login, and general labour activities.

The Laboratory Technician will perform basic equipment maintenance, and provides general lab support in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures and health and safety policies.

Duties & Responsibilities

Receiving, login, crushing, and pulverizing of client mining samples
Maintain sample preparation equipment
Ensure detailed and accurate records are kept of work performed
Identify and communicate procedural nonconformances with the lab manager
Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabeling, sample mixup and cross contamination between samples and other materials
Provide general lab support
Provide manager with updates on workstation status including advance notification of any delays
Adhere to Bureau Veritas Code of Ethics Policy
Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program
Participate, when requested in department and health and safety meetings
Participate, when requested in internal and external audits
Keep work area clean, neat and organized
Maintain training records and relevant qualifications
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Experience, Qualifications & Required Skills

Minimum Diploma from a Technician Institute (chemistry preferred) or postsecondary school education with at least 1 year laboratory experience
Positive outlook with an ability to work in a fast paced environment
Proficient in LIMS would be considered an asset
Good timemanagement, communication, multitasking and priority setting skills
Ability to be adaptable and flexible to a changing environment
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Detail orientated & good record keeping skills
Good handeye coordination, to use technical equipment with accuracy
Ability to accurately follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and instructions
Ability to learn quickly
Safely perform physically demanding tasks with repeated lifting of up to 50 lbs