Laboratory Technician ( Maternity leave replacement) - Montréal, QC
About The Position
This is a maternity leave replacement position for a Laboratory Technician in Montréal, QC. The role involves receiving, reviewing, and recording incoming materials for testing using GLIMS software. The technician will perform analyses using standard methods (ASTM, ISO, Nace, IP) and equipment such as GC, GC-MS, ICP, Flash point, and Densimeter on various products including Gasoline, Diesel, Jet, and Aromatics. Responsibilities also include monitoring supply availability, preparing samples and quality control specimens, preparing reagents and solutions, and calibrating equipment. The technician will verify and report results, making appropriate entries in logs and records for traceability. Additionally, the role involves assisting in the training of less experienced employees and working a night shift.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic knowledge of chemistry
- Physically capable of performing the required work
- Positive attitude
- High tolerance for work pressure and long hours
- Ability to work and communicate with people of diverse personalities and backgrounds
- Bilingualism is needed for this role as the incumbent would need to deal with internal and external clients and employees that work outside of Quebec.
Responsibilities
- Receive, review and record, through a check-in process, incoming materials for testing. (GLIMS software)
- Perform analyses using standard methods such as ASTM, ISO, Nace, IP ect.
- Perform analysis using equipment such as GC, GC-MS, ICP, Flash point, Densimeter etc.
- Perform analysis on various products such as Gasoline, Diesel, Jet, Aromatics (Benzene, xylene) etc.
- Monitor the availability of supplies required for the analytical process and inform the laboratory management of any needs.
- Prepare samples and quality control specimens, prepare and standardize reagents and solutions, and calibrate equipment required for testing processes.
- Verifies and reports results obtained and makes appropriate entries in instrument logs, control charts, calibration records, laboratory worksheets, and any other media, printed or electronic, necessary to ensure validity and traceability of information.
- Assists in the training of less experienced employees.
Benefits
- Salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
