Laboratory Technician - Junior

SGS•Guelph, ON

3h•CA$23 - CA$23•Onsite

About The Position

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Conduct required laboratory testing following SGS's Standard Operating Procedures. Perform Sample Preparation. Perform and record preventive maintenance as needed. Adhere to proper labelling and documentation procedures for solvents, standards, reagents, etc. Familiarize with applicable standard operation procedures (SOP). Participate in proficiency testing programs and support quality by assisting supervisor / manager in investigating questionable and unsatisfactory results. Print control charts; maintain reagent logs, standards inventory, etc. documents. Adhere to the Company’s Quality Policy and Procedures. Be aware of customer requirements. Directly responsible for their area housekeeping and cleanliness on a daily basis. Data entry into LIMS, Excel, and other data entry modules. Adhere to the Company’s Quality Policy and Procedures. Use Laboratory Management Systems (LIMS). Adhere to company health and safety policies. Provide accurate and timely results. Conduct proper sample storage and disposal practices and documentation. Liaise and resolve customer’s queries/results with the supervisor / manager and contribute to the resolution of customer complaints. Validate new methods for business growth or for customer requests, and work on improving the efficiency of existing methods and SOPs as per the instructions provided by the supervisor / manager. Conduct sample pre-processing (sub sampling, homogenization, splitting, cleaning, grinding) as necessary.

Requirements

A degree and/or diploma in a Science related program (Chemistry, Agriculture, Food Science etc.) or pursuing a related degree is a requirement
Sound knowledge of good laboratory practices
Must be proficient in using various type of computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.)

Nice To Haves

Experience in an Agricultural laboratory setting is an asset
Familiar with Agricultural and Food matrixes an asset
Knowledge of ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 17025:1999 requirements an asset
Familiar with official accredited methods such as AOAC AOCS methodology an asset

Responsibilities

Conduct required laboratory testing following SGS's Standard Operating Procedures
Perform Sample Preparation
Perform and record preventive maintenance as needed
Adhere to proper labelling and documentation procedures for solvents, standards, reagents, etc.
Familiarize with applicable standard operation procedures (SOP)
Participate in proficiency testing programs and support quality by assisting supervisor / manager in investigating questionable and unsatisfactory results
Print control charts; maintain reagent logs, standards inventory, etc. documents
Adhere to the Company’s Quality Policy and Procedures
Be aware of customer requirements
Directly responsible for their area housekeeping and cleanliness on a daily basis
Data entry into LIMS, Excel, and other data entry modules
Use Laboratory Management Systems (LIMS)
Adhere to company health and safety policies
Provide accurate and timely results
Conduct proper sample storage and disposal practices and documentation
Liaise and resolve customer’s queries/results with the supervisor / manager and contribute to the resolution of customer complaints
Validate new methods for business growth or for customer requests, and work on improving the efficiency of existing methods and SOPs as per the instructions provided by the supervisor / manager
Conduct sample pre-processing (sub sampling, homogenization, splitting, cleaning, grinding) as necessary