Weighing Technician
- Langley (District), BC, Canada
- Langley, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Job description:
MSALABS is an experienced global provider of geochemical laboratory services to the exploration and mining industries in Canada, the USA and around the world. We have a rapidly growing network of laboratories in key mining regions around the world to limit lead times and transit costs and we employ the latest hi-tech analysis equipment.
This position will be located at our head office in Langley, BC.
We are looking for a dedicated and detail orientated self-starter who has the following skills and experience:
Responsibilities:
- Perform Geochem weighing in accordance with documented standard operation procedures.
- Oversee weighing team’s day-to-day safety, production and work performance.
- Oversee and maintain daily balance verification and production record.
- Provide training to new team members.
- Coordinate with digestion and specialty assay team members and staff from other departments to achieve the highest productivity.
- Communicate and report general laboratory issues to the Geochem Supervisor as appropriate.
- Perform daily weighing production calculation.
- Assist in monthly CRM inventory counting.
- Assist in ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 audit.
- Organize and schedule the cleanliness of weighing workspace.
- Perform other duties as required by Management.
Requirements:
- Able to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
- Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) in English.
- Detail oriented and ability to work well under pressure.
- Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Diploma in Chemical Sciences / Technology or equivalent experience.
- 1-2 years' experience in a wet chemistry preparation facility at a commercial lab is preferred, but not required.
- Must be fit and able to perform the inherent requirements of the job.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Perform geochemical weighing according to documented procedures, oversee the weighing team's safety and production, and maintain balance verification and production records. Train team members, coordinate with other laboratory departments, support audits and inventory counts, calculate daily production, and maintain a clean workspace.
Requirements
Applicants should have a diploma in Chemical Sciences or Technology, or equivalent experience; 1–2 years of commercial wet chemistry laboratory preparation experience is preferred but not required. They must communicate effectively in English, work independently and as part of a team, follow instructions, remain detail-oriented under pressure, and be physically able to perform the job.
Skills
- Geochemical Weighing
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Team Oversight
- Workplace Safety
- Production Monitoring
- Balance Verification
- Recordkeeping
- Staff Training
- Cross-Department Coordination
- Laboratory Communication
- Production Calculations
- Inventory Counting
- ISO 9001 Audits
- ISO 17025 Audits
- Workspace Organization
- Written and Verbal Communication
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- Science & Research
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Keywords
- Geochemical Laboratory
- Mining
- Exploration
- Geochemical Weighing
- Wet Chemistry
- Chemical Sciences
- Chemical Technology
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Laboratory Safety
- Production Records
- Balance Verification
- Team Training
- Cross-Department Coordination
- Production Calculations
- CRM Inventory
- ISO 9001
- ISO 17025
- Laboratory Audits
- Sample Preparation