Laboratory Technician 2

Bureau Veritas•Calgary, AB

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Bureau Veritas Canada is looking for a Sample Support Technician to join their Inorganics and/or Organics department in Calgary. This is a fixed-term contract position until November 2025. The role involves archiving, drying, and grinding samples, ensuring all procedures are followed safely and on time. It is described as similar to a general labor position in a fast-paced, production-type environment, requiring heavy lifting (up to 40lbs), repetitive tasks, and physical work.

Requirements

High School education at minimum
Possess strong time management and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and tight timelines.
Ability to evaluate priorities and multitasking accordingly.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good record keeping skills and attention to detail.
Ability to accurately follow instructions.
Excellent computer skills, proficient in MS Office
Good communication skills (both written and verbal).
Dynamic, energetic, motivated professional with a business outlook and "can-do" attitude.

Responsibilities

Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure accuracy, quality of work and compliance.
Follow all laboratory safety rules and regulations diligently. Adhere to BV Code of Ethics Policy.
General lab support in the environmental processing department for sample distribution, preparation (grinding of rock & soil samples etc.) and archiving functions.
Ensure that all assigned and changing deadlines / Turnaround times are consistently met.
Prioritize jobs according to Rush and client specific deadlines.
Process email as required.
Employ proper lab techniques to minimize risk of miss-scanning and loss of sample. Ensure that cross contamination/mislabelling between samples and other materials does not occur.
Provide support to other members of the section.
Ensure that Good House Keeping standards are followed and sustained at all times. Maintain department in a clean, safe and organized manner.
Other responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor/ Team Lead or Manager.