Sampler / Laboratory Assistant

Location: Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan

Reports to: Business Manager and/or Operations Manager

Overview

Cotecna is one of the world leaders in Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC), present in over 50 countries and committed to building trust between people, products, and processes. Here, we cultivate a collaborative, ethical, and diverse culture, where every talent has room to grow, learn, and truly make a difference.

Through guidance provided by Management, and in a safe, legal, and ethical manner, the Sampler / Laboratory Assistant performs his / her duties to support testing for the Company and its clients and to maintain associated records, thus supporting the goal of providing a service to the clients that is accurate, timely, and cost-effective.

Pronouns in the masculine gender shall apply equally to women and men, unless otherwise specified.

Responsibilities

• Performs all required duties under the direction of management
• Performs routine sampling duties such as sampling grain or products onsite following CFIA protocol for sampling, CGC standards for sampling, Cotecna WIs, and any other client-specific specifications
• Log-in, organizing, storing, distribution, and disposing of incoming samples after final inspections
• Sample preparation (e.g., cleaning samples, preparing samples for lab testing, grinding, and glassware cleaning)
• Operating laboratory equipment such as moisture meters, protein and dockage testers, scales, mycotoxin readers, and falling number equipment; monitor and maintain equipment according to desired standards before performing analysis
• Picking up and delivering samples from various locations to the office or vice versa
• Maintaining and monitoring basic laboratory supplies (gloves, analysis kits, dust masks, sample bags, filter papers, etc.)
• Work closely with in-house Inspectors, Graders, and administrators
• Cleaning of work areas (dusting, sweeping, etc.)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent in years of experience
• Strong written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to perform the above duties while maintaining confidentiality
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Willingness to work flexible hours (including weekends) within the banked time system
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to promote a compassionate, caring, customer service–oriented culture by operating in a professional and collaborative fashion
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a high tolerance for job pressures and an ability to work with individuals of diverse personalities and backgrounds
• Must have a valid Canadian driver's license and regular access to a vehicle

Benefits & Perks

-Competitive pay: $16.00 – $22.00 per hour -Vacation: 3 weeks per year -Paid time off: Sick and personal paid time off -Health benefits: Comprehensive health benefit plan -Dental care -Vision care -Insurance coverage: LTD, Life, and AD&D -Career growth: Opportunities for professional growth and development within an international company

Company Values

• We Act With PASSION
• We CARE About People
• We Are ACCOUNTABLE
• We COMMUNICATE Openly
• We Make It HAPPEN

Ready to join a global leader and grow your career? Apply now and become part of a team where your skills truly make a difference!