Laboratory Technician 1 - Environmental Microbiology

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Job Title: Laboratory Technician 1

Reports to (title): Laboratory Supervisor / Laboratory Manager

Department: Environmental Microbiology (Water Micro)

Burnaby, B.C.

Full-Time

Basic Purpose: What is the overall function of the job?

Results oriented to produce high quality defensible analytical data, safely and on time by following

applicable Standard Operating Procedures. Perform sample preparation/extractions of target

compounds under specific matrices and provide general laboratory support in the analysis of samples.

Key Accountability/Responsibilities: What specifically is this job expected to accomplish?

· Adheres to Bureau Veritas’ Code of Ethics.

· Review LIMS summary reports to plan and organize daily work

· Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) when conducting following work:

o Perform sample preparation and procedures prior to analyses

o Perform some basic testing procedures

o 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 analyzed 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 laboratory support

· Update supervisor/manager workstation status including advance notification of any delays

· Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program

· Participate, when requested in department and Health & Safety meetings

· Participate, when requested in internal and external audits

· Keep work area clean, neat and organized

· Maintain training records and relevant qualifications

· All other responsibilities as assigned

Skills and Knowledge: What skills and knowledge are used to carry out job responsibilities and solve problems?

· Post-Secondary school education or equivalent experience

· Accurately follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and instructions

· Detail oriented with accurate record keeping skills.

· Good time-management, communication, multi-tasking and priority setting skills.

· Strong computer skills

· Positive outlook with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment

· Adapt to a changing environment

· Work both independently and as part of a team

· Must be able to learn quickly

Work Relationships

· Internal: Laboratory Operations, Customer Service and Sample Logistics Departments

· External: N/A

Working Conditions: physical work environment, physical effort, visual and listening attention, and travel

· High level of work production in fast-paced lab environment

· Can involve the repetition of the same process

· Requires patience, tenacity and persistence

· Flexible working hours, overtime and shift work

· May involve long periods of standing

· Some lifting and carrying (up to 10kg)

· Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate equipment
 

Benefits:

• Health & Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance
• STD & LTD Coverage
• Company RRSP match
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

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

The salary range for this role is $19.00 -  $20.36 an hour.

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