Lab Technician III
Quaker Houghton•Waterloo, ON
•Onsite
About The Position
Under general supervision, perform complex chemical and physical analyses on a wide variety of materials for the support of technical service, research, and production activities.
Requirements
- 3 years previous lab experience required.
- High school diploma required.
- Customer service experience is an asset.
- Positive team oriented attitude.
- Ability to self-direct and take initiative.
- Reliable attendance.
- Demonstration of solid decision making skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and a good command of the English language is mandatory.
- Convey a positive image to new employees and our customers.
- Must have a valid driver's license for Ontario.
- Good command of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Internet software and Database software.
Nice To Haves
- Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- BSc preferred.
Responsibilities
- Understanding of laboratory tests to be performed on process chemicals/fluids.
- Adhere to the principles of corporate Quality Systems.
- Perform lab analysis of field samples.
- Record and transcribe data in accurate and concise manner.
- Recognize and react to out of spec data.
- Complete assigned work in a timely fashion.
- Perform new procedures with general supervision.
- General laboratory housekeeping duties to keep laboratory clean and all equipment in good working order.
- Assist other technicians and chemists with day- to-day workload and method development.
- Support troubleshooting of problems and follow-up with corrective actions.
- Ensure instruments are calibrated and meet integrity testing.
- Adhere to all lab safety guidelines and maintain a safe work environment.
- Moderate interaction with internal and external customers.
- Report data to internal and external customers with possible recommendations.
- Assemble, diagnose, and perform basic repair of equipment.
- Occasionally visit customer manufacturing facilities to collect samples and provide basic on-site support.
- Assist in new employee training.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Parental Leave
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Savings Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
