Laboratory Technician - Geochemistry

Job summary

The laboratory technician will perform routine testing and analysis, including sample preparation, identification, and logging into the LIMS system. They are also responsible for maintaining equipment calibrations, managing laboratory supplies, and ensuring all work follows established quality protocols.

Job details

Company Description We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for 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. Job Description This position will carry out various routine testing and analysis, following written work instructions under the direction of the Supervisor of a specific department. Duties may include sample identification, sample preparation, sample dilutions, Ensure samples are logged into LIMS accurately and in a quick manner. Working knowledge of LIMS Ensure samples are catalogued and stored in an efficient and easily retrievable manner. Assists laboratory personnel in locating and retrieving of samples and also responsible for sample disposal or returning samples to clients. Maintain and record equipment calibrations. Preparation of standards and reagents. Interpreting and evaluating results. Monitor Equipment maintenance & laboratory supplies. Follow all Quality system protocols, report discrepancies to the Supervisor. Qualifications A minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) is required. Experience is a Laboratory environment is an asset. Good hand/eye coordination when handling samples & lab equipment Must be comfortable with numerals in order to monitor data on a computer screen. Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner. Able to work well under pressure during high (peak) workloads and balancing conflicting demands of high volume versus the quality of results. Candidates must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel. PowerPoint & Outlook). Candidates must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work well with others & independently. Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail. Able to work a rotating schedule - days, afternoons & evenings. Additional Information Compensation: $20.50 to $21.50 per hour / 40 hours per week. Some benefit highlights: 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision Enhanced Paid time off benefits RRSP Program Eligibility SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process. Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada. Compensation: CAD 20.50 - CAD 21.50 - hourly

What you’ll do

The laboratory technician will perform routine testing and analysis, including sample preparation, identification, and logging into the LIMS system. They are also responsible for maintaining equipment calibrations, managing laboratory supplies, and ensuring all work follows established quality protocols.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least a high school diploma and be comfortable working with computer software and numerical data. The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment, follow written instructions accurately, and maintain a rotating shift schedule.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP program

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Sample identification
• Sample preparation
• LIMS
• Equipment calibration
• Data entry
• Laboratory safety
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Communication skills
• Problem solving
• Equipment Calibration
• Sample Preparation
• Equipment Maintenance
• Laboratory Equipment
• Time Off Management
• Quality Management Systems
• Communication
• Time Management
• Coordinating
• Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Manufacturing
• Administrative
• Geochemist
• Chemical Technician
• Chemical and Physical Science Technicians
• Chemical Technicians

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