Laboratory Assistant

ALS • Calgary, AB

11d • CA$21 • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Organized and detail oriented
• Highly motivated with a cheerful attitude and strong work ethic
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team
• Demonstrated ability to work to deadlines
• Able to stand for up to a full shift
• Able perform sedentary responsibilities (e.g. sit at desk and do general office work)
• Able to lift to 30 lbs./14 kg on a regular basis and carry for short distances
• Able to perform intricate and/or repetitive manual tasks
• Able to withstand unpleasant fumes
• Able to wear issued personal protective equipment (PPE) such as dust masks, gloves etc., when required
• Able to work a variety of shifts in accordance with ALS’ 24/7 operations, including days, afternoons, graveyard shifts and weekends
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Lab experience would be an asset, full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Generate worklists
• Retrieve samples from storage (includes some lifting and carrying of soils and water samples)
• Perform sample preparation – screening, grinding, pasting. Filtration, extraction and digestion
• Prepare all required reagents, standards, reference materials, etc
• Operate simple lab instrument/equipment such as pipettes, shakers, centrifuges, pH/EC meters, etc
• Perform instrument/equipment calibration, maintenance and repair as required
• Calibration and use of pipettes
• 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 of the above within specific turn-around time
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Team Leader
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• An estimated hourly pay of $20.74 CAD 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
• Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more)

What This Job Offers

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