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Job Title: Wet Assay – Laboratory Technician
Reports to: Laboratory Manager
Department: Wet Assay
Location: Vancouver. B.C.
Full-Time
Basic Purpose:
Reporting to the Wet Assay Manager, the Wet Assay – Laboratory Technician performs routine and non-routine duties in the Wet Assay Lab including clerical or physical functions and analysis of samples by established analytical techniques.
Key Accountability/Responsibilities:
Accurately conduct routine and non-routine analyses of samples using the appropriate method or instrument and in accordance with the established schedule
Provide technical support to the senior technician for any duties and tasks that are assigned from time to time
Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within holding time requirements
Accurately follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and instructions
Prepare chemical reagents and calibration standards for the use in the laboratory
Handling all chemicals in accordance to Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Perform daily, weekly or monthly chemical inventory count and other cleanup duties as required
Operate and perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of all instruments such as Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS), auto-titrator, pH and conductivity meter, UV-vis Spectrometer, Pycnometer.
Assist in setting up and conducting chemical experiments, tests and analyses
Compile records for analytical studies, maintain a high quality of results to clients.
Comply with occupational health and safety legislation, BV Group Policies and Procedures, Upstream Minerals Management System Policies and Procedures and ISO standards applicable to the position
Act in a safe and professional manner and wear appropriate attire including the required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Maintain training records and relevant qualifications
Participate in a weekly department meeting
Participate when requested in internal and external audits
Keep the work area clean, neat and organized at all times
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Skills and Knowledge:
BSc. in Chemistry, Technical Diploma or equivalent experience
Working Conditions:
- High level of work production in fast-paced lab environment
- Can involve the repetition of the same process
- Requires patience, tenacity and persistence
- Flexible working hours, overtime and shift work
- May involve long periods of standing
- Some lifting and carrying (up to 10kg)
- Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate equipment
Bureau Veritas is proud to be committed to providing fair and competitive pay.
The salary range for this role is $19-$20.51
Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.