Wet Laboratory Technician

SGS•Burnaby, BC

2d•CA$21 - CA$21•Onsite

About The Position

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Please note this position requires afternoons and overnights. Weekends included.

Requirements

Minimum High school diploma is required
0-3 years of relevant work experience required or equivalent experience through education.

Nice To Haves

degree or diploma (or equivalent) in Chemistry related field is preferred

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of decomposition and leaching methods as per SGS’ Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). These will include acid digests, selective leaches, fusions and others as required.
Make basic reagents as necessary.
Provides feedback to supervisors and/or group leader regarding any issues encountered during procedures. E.g., unanticipated reactions, loss of samples etc.
Verify and adjust calibrations on a variety of lab equipment including dispensers, pipettes, balances and other.
Ensure that work order documentation is complete in every respect and QC results are entered into SLIMS as necessary.
Maintain clean and organized workbench area ensuring spills are immediately cleaned; disposal is handled according to laboratory procedures including any special requirements for handling international soils.
Clean labware as required.
Ensure that equipment is maintained in good order making the supervisor or group leader aware of any damaged or defective equipment or any equipment requiring complex adjustment.
Notify supervisor when consumables are nearing depletion to ensure they are reordered.
Keep all records and notebooks in good order including work order and equipment maintenance logs.
Adhere to assigned working hours unless otherwise approved by the Supervisor.
May be asked to work in other areas of the Geochemistry laboratory sections when required.