Laboratory Assistant

ALS • Waterloo, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing simple and complex sample preparations and extractions, routine laboratory maintenance tasks and simple analyses.

Requirements

• Must be a careful and meticulous worker;
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel);
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Lab experience, full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Sample disposal, assists analysts, Retrieve samples from storage, Store samples in sample cooler
• Weighing and traying samples under supervision
• 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, monitor controlled equipment;
• Clean and maintain glassware and lab ware, Assist in sample flow and archiving as well as data archiving;
• 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 $21.01 CAD at the time of posting.
• Individual compensation is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training.
• 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