Sample Preparation Technician - Guelph, Canada - SGS
Description
Company DescriptionWe are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity.
Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description:
- Sorting and logging of client samples
- Preliminary sample preparation (compositing, drying, grinding, milling, dockage, splitting, homogenization, labelling)
- Daily monitoring of refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
- Organizing refrigerators and freezers.
- Defrosting of freezers, cleaning of refrigerators, water baths, N-Evap, dusting of computers, benches, etc.
- Cleaning fume hoods with support of technicians
- Ensuring proper archiving, returning, disposal of samples as per company policies and documentation of disposal date.
- Archive documents and maintain a log.
- Calibration of balances, pipettes, auto pipettors, syringes, etc, as per company guidelines.
- Washing glassware, cleaning and maintaining work area as necessary.
- Assist in updating MSDS and Certificate of Analysis binders.
- Disposal of waste solvents.
- Neutralization of acidic and basic waste for disposal as required.
- Salinization of glass wool and liners as applicable.
- Assist in maintaining standards inventory.
- Maintain a clean working environment
- Assist laboratory technicians as required
- Perform assigned laboratory techniques according to written procedures
- Minor maintenance or repair of equipment
- Conduct other minor laboratory duties that may be assigned.
- Complying to all Quality procedures and policies, and reporting discrepancies to Operations Manager
- Follow all company health, safety and environmental policies
Qualifications:
- A minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) is required. Post secondary education (degree and/or diploma) in a Science related program (Chemistry, Biochemistry) is a strong asset.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in a laboratory setting is a strong asset
- Minimum High school graduation
- Must be comfortable with numerals in order to monitor data on a computer screen.
- Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
- Proven ability to work efficiently in multiple projects in a fastpaced, highly professional environment.
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition.
- Ability to work well with others & independently.
- Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
- Works well under pressure.
- Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.
- Ensures full compliance with the company's Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.
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