Laboratory Technician

POSITION PROFILE

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Reports to (title): Laboratory Supervisor / Laboratory Manager

Department: Laboratory

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 provides general lab support in the

analysis of samples

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

· 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 mislabelling, sample mix-up and cross contamination between samples and

other materials.

· Provide general lab support

· Provide supervisor/manager with updates on 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

· Adapts to a changing environment

· Works both independently and as part of a team

· Learns quickly

Work Relationships

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

· External:

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 40 lbs)

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

Acknowledgement

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