Technician I (Seasonal)

Element Materials Technology • Calgary, AB

10d • $20 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Element has an opportunity for a Technician I to join our rapidly expanding team. This is a seasonal role. As a member of the operations team in one of the various laboratories across Element, the Technician I position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under direct supervision. The technician positions must be proficient in a number of core business skills including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Have a diploma / degree in chemistry with at least 2 years experience in similar role
• Have the ability to work in teams under pressure and flexible to work different working hours (night / day) shifts if required or necessary
• Knowledge and experience of safe operation of testing equipment and operating it independently
• Possess the ability to work alone periodically throughout the work day with supervision
• Understand what must be completed each work day and takes the initiative to complete those tasks properly and timely - does not need Senior/Principal Technician or management to explain what the task is.
• Ability to read and understand customer specifications and perform the testing required
• Able to develop a proven ability to set up and perform a variety of tests according to customer specifications under the supervision and technical input of Senior/Principal

Responsibilities

• Analysis of water and soil
• Operation of equipment like ovens, balances and centrifuges
• Prepare the reagents, standard solution and ensure standardisation of the solution used in the laboratory
• Handling and storage all chemicals as per the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
• Managing the calibration of glass wares and the instruments
• Performance of qualitative and quantitative laboratory tests and analysis of other substances as per standard method
• Issue reports and receive samples to and from the respective entities
• Ensure work compliance to ISO 17025 requirements

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree