Laboratory Assistant

ALS • Waterloo, ON

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing preparations, extractions and analysis on soil and water samples.

Requirements

• Must be capable of working with minimal supervision;
• Must be well organised, and able to work independently as well as part of a team;
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment ;
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to understand and carry out detailed instructions.
• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Previous Lab experience of at least a year, full training will be provided.
• To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

Responsibilities

• Operate lab instrument/equipment such as pipettes, shakers, centrifuges, pH meters etc;
• Perform instrument/equipment calibration, maintenance and repair as required;
• Perform sample preparation – filtration, screening, extraction and digestion;
• Prepare all required reagents, standards, reference materials, etc;
• Carry out all required data processing (i.e. calculations, data review, data entry, archival, etc.);
• Carry out all required record-keeping & documentation;
• General laboratory clean-up and maintenance;
• Clean and maintain glassware and lab ware;
• Assist in sample flow and archiving as well as data archiving;
• Monitor controlled equipment;
• Perform all required quality control procedures;
• Produce all tasks within specific turnaround times (TAT);
• Use correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality;
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures;
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• An estimated hourly pay of $21.01CAD at the time of posting.
• Comprehensive benefit package specific to your work status (including extended medical, dental, and vision coverage, access to company perks, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs)
• Additional vacation days for years of service
• Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED