Laboratory Assistant

ALS • Calgary, AB

16d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will assist with routine laboratory functions, such as preparing client samples for analysis and routine lab maintenance. You will be working independently and in a team environment, with an emphasis on providing quality and efficient service to clients.

Requirements

• Intermediate English communication skills required (auditory, verbal, written, and reading)
• Basic user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook), with basic computer skills
• Accurate and efficient data entry skill is an asset
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Well organized, with the ability to meet strict deadlines
• Analytical and process oriented, with the ability to critically think in ambiguous situations
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong work ethic and willingness to take on varied tasks as required
• Commitment to excellence and a client-focused attitude
• 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
• 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

• 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

Responsibilities

• Generate worklists
• Retrieve samples from storage (includes some lifting and carrying of soil and water samples)
• Measure sample mass/volume, add surrogates, perform extractions using common laboratory solvents
• Addition of quality control standards such as matrix spike and surrogate solutions
• Fill out bench sheets completely and accurately
• Operate simple lab equipment such as pipettes, shakers, soxhlets, centrifuges, etc.
• Prepare analytical standards, lab reagents
• Organise workload to meet Turn Around Times (TAT’s) and hold times
• Follow the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) requirements, deviations must be approved by Supervisor or Manager
• Adhere to strict QA/QC requirements
• Must be available for overtime work
• 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 $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

What This Job Offers

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