Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Technician I

Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo?

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: Technician 1

Reports to: Laboratory Manager/Laboratory Supervisor

Department: Inorganics

Location: Burnaby, B.C.

6 months Contract

Basic Purpose:

• Responsible for performing sample preparations and to provide general lab support in the analysis of samples in accordance with the requirements of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Health and Safety policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Health and Safety Policies when conducting all activities
• Review LIMS summary reports to plan and prioritize daily work to accommodate due dates and hold times
• Prepare reagents, calibration standards, and samples prior to analysis
• Operate basic analytical instrumentation such as Uv-Vis Spectrophotometer, turbidimeter, pH/ISE meter, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure accuracy and quality of work
• Calculate final results and enter data into LIMS
• Carry out calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of instruments
• Work under the guidance of Analysts/Coordinators
• Provide updates on status including advance notification of any delays
• Carry out quality control procedures and recognize when data is unacceptable using Control Charts
• 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 hold time requirements
• Identify and immediately communicate procedural non-conformances and deviations to Supervisor
• Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabeling, sample mix-up and cross contamination between samples and other materials
• Retrieve and archive client samples for storage and disposal
• Participate in developing SOP’s and Work Instructions
• Participate, when requested, in Health and Safety meetings and internal/external audits
• Maintain training records and relevant qualifications
• Keep work area clean, neat, and organized
• Adhere to Bureau Veritas Code of Ethics Policy.
• Any other duties as assigned

Skills and Competencies:

• Diploma in Chemistry or equivalent. Preference given to those with laboratory experience.
• Positive outlook with an ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Good time-management, communication, multi-tasking and priority setting skills.
• Adaptable and flexible to a changing environment.
• Work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Detail orientated & have good record keeping skills.
• Ability to accurately follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and instructions.
• Ability to learn quickly.

Physical and Environmental Conditions :

• High level of production work 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.
• Some lifting and carrying (up to 20lbs).

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

The salary range for this role is $19.5 – $21.00 an hour.

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