Laboratory Technician

Bureau Veritas • Calgary, AB

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Bureau Veritas Canada is looking for a Laboratory Technician to join their Environmental department in Calgary. This role is results-oriented, focused on producing high-quality, defensible analytical data safely and on time by following applicable Standard Operating Procedures. The technician will perform sample preparation/extractions of target compounds under specific matrices and provide general lab support in sample analysis.

Requirements

• Post-Secondary school education or equivalent experience.
• Accurately follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and instructions.
• Detail oriented with accurate record keeping skills.
• Good time-management, communication, multi-tasking and priority setting skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Positive outlook with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Adapts to a changing environment.
• Works both independently and as part of a team.
• Learns quickly.

Responsibilities

• Review LIMS summary reports to plan and organize daily work.
• Perform sample preparation and procedures prior to analyses.
• Perform some basic testing procedures.
• Identify any non-routine samples and seek guidance on procedures for handling.
• Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within holding time requirements.
• Identify and communicate procedural non-conformances to Supervisor.
• Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabelling, sample mix-up and cross contamination between samples and other materials.
• Provide general lab support.
• Provide supervisor/manager with updates on workstation status including advance notification of any delays.
• Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program.
• Participate, when requested in department and Health & Safety meetings.
• Participate, when requested in internal and external audits.
• Keep work area clean, neat and organized.
• Maintain training records and relevant qualifications.
• All other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Fair and competitive pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed