Laboratory Technician - Winnipeg, Canada - Duracan Ltd

Description

Position Title
Laboratory Technician


Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, the Laboratory Technician operates laboratory equipment to perform prescribed laboratory testing procedures and document test results.

They are responsible for the cleanliness and organization of the
laboratory. They ensure that work is performed safety and ensure laboratory safety procedures and policies are maintained.

As an employee of the company, they will uphold the company policies at all times and portray a professional and positive image of themselves and the company to colleagues, customers and our corporate partners as a whole.

Duties & Responsibilities
Perform laboratory testing, by receiving, analyzing, storing, and documenting test results into databases.

Performs laboratory testing according to prescribed testing procedures.

Provides sample identification to samples received and their receipt into the appropriate database.

Performs instrument maintenance and calibration.

Monitors supplies and submits orders for supplies as needed for the laboratory.

Other responsibilities as required.


Education
Must be a graduate from a post-secondary school with a diploma/degree in a science
- based program.

Experience working in an ISO 17025 laboratory with testing equipment, chemicals and procedures.

Experience working with working with hazardous testing materials in a laboratory environment with laboratory equipment such as a microscope and fume hood is not mandatory but preferable.

Experience following quality control measures and test procedures and documenting information and test results.

Excellent communication and organization skills.

Good computer skills, preferably in a MAC platform and good reading, writing and organizational skills.


Not mandatory but preferable:

• Experience working with asbestos, air fibre/mold and water bacteria testing
• Experience at reviewing the work of others and training others would be an asset.
• A basic knowledge of building products and equipment.
• Stores and inventory systems

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$16.00-$18.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Onsite parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime

pay


Language:

• English (required)

Work Location:
In person