Laboratory Technician

Job summary

Perform routine and non-routine chemical analysis and product certification while maintaining laboratory instrumentation. Collaborate with operational and engineering departments to support product quality investigations and participate in audits.

Job details

Airswift is working with one of our major clients in the Oil & Gas industry to find a Laboratory Technician to join their team in Fort Saskatchewan, AB. This is a 1-year contract with the possibility of extension. Qualifications and Skills: Chemical Technology Diploma, BSc in Chemistry or Environmental Science or equivalent preferred Hands on experience with laboratory instrumentation and proven ability to troubleshoot equipment. i.e. Gas Chromatography (GC), Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), Autotitrator, HACH test kits, Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) testing, Ion Chromatography (IC), Discrete Analyzer, X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (XRF), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Hydraulic Press, Extruder, Melt Flow Index, Instron Tensile Tester, Izod Impact Tester, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR), etc. Ability to work independently and in a flexible team environment. Solid organizational, interpersonal, and computer skills. Diversified communication and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with a laboratory environment and ability to prioritize work in changing plant operations. Familiarity with working with lab equipment, instrumentation and troubleshooting, and LIMS data entry. Safety first mind set. Schedule: This a rotation schedule 4 days on, 5 days off, 5 days on, 4 days off etc. Shifts may include working nights. Key Activities and Responsibilities: Perform accurate and on-time routine and non-routine analysis including final product certification. Daily and effective communication with operational, environmental, engineering departments and off-spec notification as needed. Troubleshoot and maintain laboratory instrumentation and equipment as per identified standard requirements (i.e. internal QA/QC, preventative maintenance, ISO 9001 and 17025). Support continuous improvement to assure reliable operations of the laboratory. Work closely with other laboratory team and plant operations to assist in product quality investigations. Participate in internal and external audits. Unlock your potential with Airswift. Apply now! About Airswift Airswift is a global workforce solutions provider specializing in the engineering and technology sectors. With operations spanning over 70 countries, we boast a talent pool of over 9,000 contractors and 1,000 employees. Our unparalleled reach and expertise are unmatched in the industry. Learn more about Airswift at https://www.airswift.com/blog.

What you’ll do

Perform routine and non-routine chemical analysis and product certification while maintaining laboratory instrumentation. Collaborate with operational and engineering departments to support product quality investigations and participate in audits.

Requirements

Requires a diploma in Chemical Technology or a degree in Chemistry or Environmental Science. Candidates must have hands-on experience with various lab instruments and the ability to troubleshoot equipment.

Listed skills

• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Gas Chromatography
• Inductively Coupled Plasma
• Ion Chromatography
• X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy
• Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy
• LIMS
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Control
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Chemical Analysis
• ISO 9001
• ISO 17025
• Product Certification
• Environmental Science
• Chemical Technology
• Laboratory Instrumentation

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Energy
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Environmental & Sustainability