Laboratory Technician - Richmond, Canada - CARO Analytical Services

CARO Analytical Services
CARO Analytical Services
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Richmond, Canada

3 weeks ago

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CARO Analytical Services is an employee-owned environmental and food laboratory that provides professional analytical testing services to public and private clients throughout Western Canada. Whether supporting a client cleaning up a contaminated site, providing water quality data to ensure Canadians have access to clean water, or supporting the government in testing our food source for potential pesticide exceedances, CARO provides the data essential to the success of these programs.

CARO also happens to have a pretty awesome corporate culture thanks to a great team of employees who take their jobs seriously, but not themselves:
We are charismatic scientists, driven to make the world safer and healthier.


DESCRIPTION:
Organics Laboratory Technician - Richmond, BC - Full Time (3:30PM to midnight shift) - This role qualifies for a shift premium

As an Organicss Lab Technician for CARO Analytical Services' growing laboratory network, your main responsibilities will include:

  • Perform analysis of samples using GCMS.
  • Perform sample preparation using documented procedures filtration, screening, extraction & digestion.
  • Maintain control charts as per the QA/QC Manual requirements, monitor for failure to meet tolerances and institute remedial action immediately and effectively.
  • Follow analytical methods in accordance with SOPs and specific study requirements.
  • Prepare all required reagents, standards, reference materials, etc.
  • Review and validate generated test data.
  • Dispose samples according to local regulations.
  • Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and calibrate instrumentation.
  • Assist in developing new and revising existing SOPs and validation schedules.
  • Assist to restock laboratory consumables/chemicals, and general laboratory cleanup and maintenance (when needed) and complete other administrative duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS:


  • University or College degree/diploma in related discipline.
  • Previous experience with GCMS is preferred.
  • Proficient with standard computer software (MS Office, LIMS, etc.)
  • Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
  • Selfstarting with solid followthrough and multitasking capabilities.
  • Detail orientated & record keeping skills.
  • Managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Flexible in working hours (evenings and weekends) during peak periods.
  • Ability to lift up to 40lbs and perform repetitive tasks.

Salary:
$18.00-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:


  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Flexible schedule
  • Onsite parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Experience:

- working in a laboratory: 2 years (preferred)

  • GCMS: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
In person
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