General Laboratory Technician - Wet Laboratory 1

Bureau Veritas•Vancouver, BC

65d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

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! Here are our Core Values: Trusted Responsible Ambitious & Humble Open & Inclusive If these values resonate with you, Bureau Veritas is looking for a Job Title: General Laboratory Technician – Wet Laboratory Reports to: Laboratory Manager - Minerals Canada Department: Minerals Canada Location: Vancouver, B.C. Full time - Morning/Aftenoon shifts Basic Purpose: Reporting to the Department Manager and under the general supervision of the department Assistant Manager and Supervisor, this position performs duties related to the Wet Laboratory tasks

Requirements

Excellent English, verbal and written
Strong interpersonal, organizing and time management skills
Excellent attention to details and workplace/work-related safety
Precision in handling glassware, pipettes, and other laboratory tools is required, as well as accuracy when measuring and pouring chemicals.
Ability to properly use and wear heat-resistant personal protective equipment (PPE), such as Heat resistant gloves or specialized headgear.
Able to work independently to complete assigned task and to follow written procedures
Ability to collaborate effectively with other team members
College or technical diploma with relevant experience in similar laboratory environment
Familiarity with WHMIS

Responsibilities

Ensure fast and accurate processing of incoming samples in priority sequence.
Weighing samples according to established procedures for the laboratory.
Accurately conduct routine and non-routine analyses of samples using the appropriate method.
Perform LOI analysis which requires the use of high temperatures muffle furnaces
Perform lithium borate fusion using gas fusion machines or electric fusion machines.
Digest samples according to written procedure without deviation unless authorized in writing by the Supervisor
Ability to handle various quantities of dangerous acids while following the strict safety requirement set in the laboratory
Provide technical support to the senior technician and lab assistants and may assist in training new employees
Prepare and document preparation of reagents according to written procedure without deviation
Perform and document quality checks at all stages of sample and material handling, halting production where necessary by Hold card and reporting problems/issues to the Supervisor
Report to the Supervisor / Manager about any operational issues that hinder production efficiencies
Operate, maintain and ensure calibration records are kept for equipment according to written instruction.
Comply with occupational health and safety legislation, BV Group Policies and Procedures, Upstream Minerals Management System Policies and Procedures and ISO standards applicable to the Digestion Technician position
Act in a safe and professional manner and wear appropriate attire including the required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Provide input and feedback to corrective actions implemented in the department
Actively participate in hazard identifications and reporting - (MAIA)
Other duties or tasks as assigned from time to time