Sample Support Technician - Calgary

GENERALIZED POSITION PROFILE

Job Title:                  Sample Support Technician          

Reports to (title):     Supervisor/ Manager         

Department:             Inorganics and/or Organics             

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

·        To archive or dry and grind samples and to ensure all relevant procedures are followed safely and on time. This is similar to a ‘general labor’ position in a fast-paced, production type of environment involving heavy lifting (up to 40lbs), repetitive tasks and physical work.

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

·        Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure accuracy, quality of work and compliance.

·        Follow all laboratory safety rules and regulations diligently. Adhere to BV Code of Ethics Policy.

·        General lab support in the environmental processing department to provide support in regards to sample distribution, preparation (grinding of rock & soil samples etc.) and archiving functions.

·        Ensure that all assigned and changing deadlines / Turnaround times are consistently met.

·        Prioritize jobs according to Rush and client specific deadlines.

·        Process email as required.

·        Employs proper lab techniques to minimize risk of miss-scanning and loss of sample. Ensure that cross contamination/mislabelling between samples and other materials does not occur.

·        Provide support to other members of the section.

·        Responsible for ensuring that Good House Keeping standards are followed and sustained at all times. Maintain department in a clean, safe and organized manner.

·        Other responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor/ Team Lead or Manager.

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

·        Education at minimum

•        Possess strong time management and organizational skills.

·        Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and tight timelines.

·        Ability to evaluate priorities and multitasking accordingly.

·        Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·        Good record keeping skills and attention to detail.

·        Ability to accurately follow instructions.

·        Excellent computer skills, proficient in MS Office

·        Good communication skills (both written and verbal).

·        Dynamic, energetic, motivated professional with a business outlook and "can-do" attitude.

Work Relationships

·        Internal: This position involves daily contact with co-workers to exchange information, and with their supervisors for instructions and training. Interact with Customer Service and all other Departments. Communication with QA, Facilities and IT Departments.

·        External: Subject to external audits.

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

• Expected to perform repetitive physical work as required and according to deadlines. 
• Time pressures to meet established deadlines. Changing priorities and balancing workload to meet new constraints.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Require flexible working hours and shift work, including weekends.

·        Exposure to Hazardous materials is present in this role requiring use of established safety procedures and appropriate equipment.

·        Ability to lift up to 40Lbs.

·        Ability to stand for extended periods.