Wet Laboratory Technician Geochemistry - Special Projects (6 Month Contract)

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, 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

-Perform leaching methods as per SGS’ Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). This will mainly include cyanide leaches, but possible acid leaches as required. 
-Make basic reagents as necessary. 
-Provides feedback to supervisors and/or group leader regarding any issues encountered during procedures. E.g., Sample spills, loss of samples etc. 
-Verify and adjust calibrations on a variety of lab equipment including dispensers and balances.
-Ensure that equipment is maintained and in good working order including rollers, centrifuges and shakers.
-Inform the supervisor or group leader of any damaged or defective equipment or any equipment requiring complex adjustment. 
-Ensure that work order documentation is complete in every respect and QC results are entered into 
SLIMS as necessary. 
-Maintain clean and organized workbench and fumehood areas, ensuring spills are immediately cleaned; disposal is handled according to laboratory procedures.
-Clean labware as required. 
-Notify supervisor when consumables are nearing depletion to ensure they are reordered. 
-Keep all records and notebooks in good order including work order and equipment maintenance logs
-Adhere to assigned working hours unless otherwise approved by the Supervisor. 
-May be asked to work in other areas of the Geochemistry laboratory sections when required.

Qualifications

-Education: Minimum High school diploma is required.
-Experience: 0-3 years of relevant work experience required or equivalent experience through education.
-Strong analytical and mechanical skills.
-Good hand/eye coordination when handling samples & lab equipment.
-Ability to lift up to 25kg
-Role consists of a lot of shaking and handling of large samples.
-Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
-Candidates must demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.
-Ability to work well with others & independently.
-Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
-Works well under pressure.
-Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.
-Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.
-Must use good judgment to identify and resolve problems on the job. When in difficulty refer problems to his/her supervisor for resolution.
-Proficient in using various type of computer software (Word, Excel, etc.)

Additional Information

Salary: $20.50 per hour 

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.