Lab Technician, Processing Facilities

Job summary

Prepare and analyze samples using laboratory instruments, conduct compatibility testing, report results, and coordinate with production personnel. Maintain laboratory, maintenance, and production records; support facility operations, lab-pack handling, technical information gathering, shipments, paperwork, and housekeeping.

Job details

Job Duties Perform routine sample preparation and analysis using ICP, GC ECD, Bomb Calorimeter, Auto Titrator and Karl-Fischer Sample drums and perform compatibility testing and analysis Report analytical results and coordinate with production personnel Maintain accurate analysis, maintenance, and production records Assist other facility operators as needed Perform general laboratory and facility housekeeping duties Conduct yourself in a professional and cost effective manner at all times. Maintain a clean appearance at all times. Treat all customers in a courteous and professional manner. Abide by the rules and requirements while on customer or GFL property. Perform lab packing and de-packing duties. Complete all necessary paperwork to complete the job including acquiring signatures as required. Assist both sales and operations with Technical information gathering for materials going into or out of GFL’s Liquid East facilities. Assist with the coding and shipments of Lab-Pack materials. Perform additional duties as assigned by Supervisor. Requirements Environmental or Chemical Engineering Technician or Technologist of related Diploma Previous lab experience is an asset Competent computer skills (MS Windows and Office) Strong interpersonal skills Must be motivated, able to multi-task, and work effectively in a team environment Must be safety conscious and detail oriented Strong organizational and communication skills Ability to follow procedures and work with minimum supervision Willing to work overtime, alternate shifts and occasional weekends. Working Conditions Industrial Laboratory #GFLTALENT Job ID R40880 Job Profile Lab Technician I Job Country Canada Canada Canada

What you’ll do

Prepare and analyze samples using laboratory instruments, conduct compatibility testing, report results, and coordinate with production personnel. Maintain laboratory, maintenance, and production records; support facility operations, lab-pack handling, technical information gathering, shipments, paperwork, and housekeeping.

Requirements

A diploma in environmental or chemical engineering technology, or a related field, is required; previous laboratory experience is an asset. Candidates should have computer proficiency, strong communication and organizational skills, attention to safety and detail, the ability to follow procedures and work with minimal supervision, and flexibility for overtime, alternate shifts, and occasional weekends.

Listed skills

• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Safety awareness · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Sample Preparation
• Laboratory Analysis
• ICP
• Gas Chromatography
• Bomb Calorimetry
• Automated Titration
• Karl Fischer Analysis
• Compatibility Testing
• Recordkeeping
• Computer Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork
• Safety Awareness
• Attention to Detail
• Organization
• Communication

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Engineering
• Security & Safety

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