Laboratory Technician

Roles and Responsibilities

· Review LIMS summary reports to plan and organize daily work

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

. Perform sample preparation and procedure prior to analyses

. Perform some basic testing procedures

. Identify any non-routine samples and seek guidance on procedures for handling

· Prepare standards and reagents and ensure adequate supplies are available by monitoring quantities

· Ensure a high level of accuracy in sample preparation and analysis

· Operate and maintain all necessary instruments and equipment to complete tasks (PC / Mac computers, pipettes, thermal cyclers,

  automated sequencers, liquid handling instruments, etc)

· Assess and correct problems with all laboratory operations according to SOP guidelines and ISO 17025 regulation criteria.

· Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within holding time requirements

· Identify and document all known sample deviations, non-conformances, and/or process deviations and report to the Supervisor

· Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabeling, sample mix-up and cross contamination between samples and

  other materials

· Provide input to corrective action procedures and report problems and Corrective Actions to the Supervisor

· Provide Supervisor/Manager with updates on workstation status including advance notification of any delays

· Evaluate and initiate problem solving in all areas of the laboratory

· Participate in developing Standard Operating Procedures and general work instructions

· Participate in the development / validation of new procedures and instruments, as required

· Monitor the laboratory to improve efficiencies and reduce costs in a continuous and ongoing fashion

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

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

· Participate, when requested in internal and external audits

· Provide training and guidance to junior staff

· Maintain training records and relevant qualifications

· Keeps work area clean, neat and organized

. Work in compliance with all applicable Federal, Provincial OHS and worker compensation legislation

· Read, understand, and comply with the company’s HSE programs, safety policies, safe work practices, procedures, and rules

· Take every reasonable precaution to protect the safety of your own and other workers’

· Notify the  Department Supervisor/Manager or Site Safety Coordinator of any unsafe conditions/acts or all other incidents that may be of danger to your own and others’ at or in the vicinity of      the work site immediately

· Immediately report to your supervisors/managers any workplace injuries in order to comply with the Bureau Veritas Return to Work Policy

· Only operate equipment you have been properly trained on, deemed competent, and authorized to operate;

· Maintain good housekeeping throughout the work areas

· Inspect and wear the safety equipment and personal protection devices and clothing required by regulations and Bureau Veritas;

· Refrain from causing or participating in harassment or violence · Participate in any training provided by BV Fuels

· Refuse any task you feel is unsafe or that you feel you are not competently trained to perform and may cause yourself and/or others imminent danger

· All other responsibilities as assigned

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