Laboratory Assistant

ALS • Calgary, AB

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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
• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required
• Some experience working in a fast-paced, production, and/or preparation environment
• Knowledge from high school science courses and/or basic laboratory safety is an asset
• Experience working with chemicals or in a laboratory setting (ex. school) is an asset, but not required
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs./14 kg on a regular basis and carry for short distances
• Able to climb stairs
• Manual dexterity to perform intricate and/or repetitive tasks
• Wear issued personal protective equipment (PPE) such as dust masks, gloves etc., when required
• Ability to stand for a full shift
• Ability to sit at a desk and do general office work, which includes periodic sedentary responsibilities
• You may be exposed to unpleasant odours
• 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

• Generate worklists and organise workload to meet Turn Around Times (TAT’s) and hold times
• Retrieve samples from storage (includes some lifting and carrying of soils and water samples)
• Operate simple lab instrument/equipment such as pipettes, shakers, centrifuges, pH meters, flash point apparatus, etc.
• Assist with loading and running TOC, PCT, chlorides, BOD/COD
• Calibration and use of pipettes
• Perform sample preparation – filtration, screening, extraction, pasting and digestion of soil and water samples for further analysis
• Prepare all required reagents, standards, reference materials, etc.
• Fill out bench sheets completely and accurately
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of basic lab equipment
• 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
• Assist in sample flow and archiving as well as data archiving
• Monitor controlled equipment
• Perform all required quality control procedures
• Follow the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) requirements, deviations must be approved by Supervisor or Manager
• Data entry into GEL
• QC review of peer data
• Adhere to strict QA/QC requirements
• Training of LA1 and LA2
• Other duties as assigned by Section Supervisor

Benefits

• An estimated hourly pay of $20.74 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
• 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