Laboratory Technician - LECO Operator

Bureau Veritas•Vancouver, BC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Bureau Veritas Canada is seeking a Laboratory Technician (LECO Operator) to perform routine and non-routine tasks related to the analysis of client samples using LECO and other analytical instruments. The role involves ensuring fast and accurate processing of incoming samples, preparing samples for analysis, operating and maintaining analytical instruments, reviewing data, and performing quality checks. The position requires compliance with occupational health and safety legislation, company policies, and ISO standards. The technician will act in a safe and professional manner, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Requirements

Minimum some college or post-secondary education, preferably in Chemistry or Science
Some laboratory experience and handling of chemicals an asset
Familiar with WHMIS
Able to communicate in English, both oral and written
Able to work independently and as a part of a team
Safely perform physically demanding tasks with repeated lifting of up to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

Ensure fast and accurate processing of incoming samples in priority sequence
Prepare samples for analysis including fusion, digestion and volume duties
Analysis of samples using LECO and other analytical instruments
Review and check data
Perform and document quality checks at all stages of sample handling, halting production where necessary and reporting to supervisor immediately
Operate, maintain and ensure calibration records are kept for instrument according to written instructions
Comply with occupational health and safety legislation, BV Group Policies and Procedures, Upstream Minerals Management System Policies and Procedures and ISO standards applicable to the Laboratory Assistant (LECO Operator)
Act in a safe and professional manner and wear appropriate attire including the required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Other tasks/duties as required or assigned from time to time