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Laboratory Assistant

Torrance, ON
$1,650/hour
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Structured wage increases
Hourly rate of $16.50
Comprehensive benefit package (including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs, access to company perks)

About the role

Laboratory Assistant

Imagine your future with us!

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive. Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.

About the role:

The Laboratory Assistant will be responsible for disposal of old samples, packing file boxes and filing for general laboratory cleanup. May also be responsible for receiving samples and supplies, sorting and labeling, cleaning glassware and assisting other areas of the operation as necessary.

Responsibilities

About you:

  • General Laboratory Cleanup
  • Filing and packing old files in boxes for storage
  • Responsible to safely and properly dispose of waste in accordance with ALS policies.
  • Must be able to help in perform basic tasks in a laboratory environment including, but not limited to, washing glassware, weighing or measuring samples, and other basic tasks under supervision.
  • Recognize and maintain safe working conditions. Handle hazardous material appropriately and safely. Use appropriate safety equipment.
  • Maintain a clean, orderly work environment.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Dedication to supporting goals, objectives, and philosophies of ALS;
  • A commitment to cross training;
  • Diligent work ethic and the ability to work as a team member;
  • Familiarity with computer systems; A working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets a plus;
  • Knowledge of basic lab skills, i.e. use of balances, pipettes, quantitative transfer of samples;
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle numerous details;
  • High energy level, confidence, and ability to thrive in a fast paced environment;
  • Ability to also work weekends.

Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma
  • Strong commitment to quality and integrity.

Physical Demands:

  • The ability to stand for intervals of up to 8 hours while working;
  • Able to speak and hear clearly while communicating with co-workers and managers;
  • Dexterity in hands and fingers to operate equipment and handle glassware;
  • Must have average vision and able to see to read labels;
  • Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

Qualifications

Working at ALS:

Our people are our most valuable asset and drive our success at ALS.We are a diverse community of dedicated professionals united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other. At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.

Our benefits include:

  • Structured wage increases
  • The hourly rate is $16.50.
  • Comprehensive benefit package (including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs, access to company perks)
  • Additional vacation days for years of service
  • Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company
  • Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more)

About ALS:

ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalized solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.

Everyone matters:

About Analytical Solutions (Part of ALS Limited)

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
51-200

Analytical Solutions started as an application and support laboratory in the year 1997 for Dionex distributor in India Since 2003, it was introduced as a Contract Testing Laboratory that conforms to cGMP requirements. Since then, the primary focus was to meet the critical outsourcing requirements of pharma industry in field of analytical research and development. The Laboratory is ISO 9001: 2008 certified, accredited for ISO 17025: 2005 & conforms to GLP requirements. It has been audited and accepted by US-FDA through their audits in the years 2008, 2010, 2012 & 2015, with these accreditations all our customers have built in confidence on the quality of data generated by us. The seniors of this organisation having vast experience, industry exposure and ability to understand the regulatory requirements besides expertise in the testing field makes Analytical Solutions a prominent place to generate the data that is compliant to the needs of regulatory agencies and science. This makes us boost as an enviable client list globally. We live with an art of providing ANALYTICAL SOLUTIONS.