Lab Assistant - Food Residue

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If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest minds, Bureau Veritas Canada might be the place for you!

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If these values resonate with you, Bureau Veritas is looking for a

Job Title: Lab Assistant

Reports to: Laboratory Supervisor / Laboratory Manager

Department: Food Residue

Basic Purpose:

Perform sample preparation and procedures prior to analyses

Key Accountability/Responsibilities:

• Review LIMS summary reports to plan and organize daily work
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) when conducting work
• Perform some basic testing procedures
• Perform routine operational maintenance/verification for support equipment
• Identify any non-routine samples and seek guidance on procedures for handling
• Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are processed within holding time requirements
• Identify and communicate procedural non conformances to Supervisor
• Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabeling, sample mix-up and cross contamination between samples and other materials
• Provide general lab support including but not limited to prepare sample blanks, sort and distribute samples, archive and dispose dated samples, acid-base neutralization, and solvent waste disposal
• Provide Supervisor 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 by senior staff
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Skills and Knowledge:

• Post-secondary school education or equivalent experience
• Positive outlook with a ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Good time-management, communication, multi-tasking 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
• Ability to accurately follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and instructions
• Ability to learn quickly

Working Conditions:

• High level of work production in fast paced lab environment
• May require flexible workings hours, overtime and shift work
• May involve long periods of standing
• Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate PPE
• Lifting and carrying over 40lbs

Bureau Veritas is proud to be committed to providing fair and competitive pay.

The salary range for this role is  $18.85 - $19.61

Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills,  experience, and market location.