Intermediate Laboratory Analyst

Paracel Laboratories•Ottawa, ON

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Paracel Laboratories is actively searching for an Intermediate Laboratory Analyst to work in our Metals Group. The Metals Group uses ICP-MS instrumentation to determine trace metal contamination in a range of environmental matrices including solids, water, and air. In this role, you will be responsible for preparation, digestion, analysis, and data review of samples in a high volume, fast paced, production laboratory setting. The Intermediate Analyst will also assist the Senior Analyst to address any technical issues, ensures QA/QC compliance is maintained, and aid in the investigations of non-conformances. This is a full time, permanent position. This position is an existing vacancy.

Requirements

B.Sc. or Chemical/Biology/Biochemistry Technology Diploma
Minimum 3 years’ direct experience operating an ICP-MS in a production laboratory environment.
Experience with general lab equipment, including balances, pipettes, centrifuges, probes, etc.
Proven computer skills including and MS office (Word and Excel).
Good understanding of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
Thrives in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and balancing workload to meet tight deadlines.
Superb attention to detail and accuracy.
Highly reliable and deadline-driven.

Nice To Haves

Experience within the environmental testing sector is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate an ICP-MS instrument for the determination of trace metals in environmental samples.
Perform data review and upload to LIMS, ensuring all quality specifications are met.
Perform extractions and preparations of environmental samples following documented procedures.
Tune and calibrate ICP-MS on a daily basis.
Perform routine instrument maintenance to ensure top performance and accuracy of data.
Ability to assess and trouble shoot instrument performance issues as required.
Prepare reagents and standards as required.
Responsible for meeting required turnaround times and ensuring that analytical holding times are met.
Assists in the investigation and resolution of issues and non-conformances.
Track use of consumables inventory, requesting supplies as required.
Complies with company QA/QC and Health & Safety policies and procedures and addresses any issues pertaining to the department.