Laboratory Technician 1 - ARD

Bureau Veritas•Burnaby, BC

8d•CA$20 - CA$24•Onsite

About The Position

Bureau Veritas Canada is looking for a Laboratory Technician 1 to join their Acid Rock Drainage Laboratory. This role is responsible for performing routine and non-routine tests, instrument calibration and maintenance, and providing general lab support and report preparation in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures and health and safety policies. The company values teamwork, quality, service, and continuous improvement, with core values of Trusted, Responsible, Ambitious & Humble, and Open & Inclusive.

Requirements

Minimum Diploma from a Technician Institute (chemistry preferred) or post-secondary school education with at least 2 year laboratory experience
Positive outlook with an ability to work in a fast paced environment
Good time-management, communication, multi-tasking and priority setting skills
Ability to be adaptable and flexible to a changing environment
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Detail orientated & good record keeping skills
Good hand-eye coordination, to use technical equipment with accuracy
Ability to accurately follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and instructions
Ability to learn quickly

Nice To Haves

Proficient in LIMS would be considered an asset

Responsibilities

Perform analysis on both water and solids samples
Perform sample preparation, water extractions, humidity cell and column maintenance & operation, static tests and analyses using manual and automated techniques including pH, conductivity, ORP, acidity, alkalinity and kinetic reporting
Receiving, login, crushing, and pulverizing of client mining samples
Maintain and calibrate technical equipment
Maintain detailed and accurate records for QC control charting
Assist with the set-up of lab tests for the analysts as necessary
Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within holding time requirements
Identify and communicate procedural non conformances with the lab manager
Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabeling, sample mix-up and cross contamination between samples and other materials
Provide general lab support
Provide general report preparation support
Provide manager with updates on workstation status including advance notification of any delays
Adhere to Bureau Veritas Code of Ethics Policy
Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program
Participate, when requested in department and health and safety meetings
Participate, when requested in internal and external audits
Keep work area clean, neat and organized
Maintain training records and relevant qualifications