Instrumentation Technician - ICP-OES
- 3260 Production Way, Burnaby, BC, V5A 4R4, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Experience: Minimum 1 – 3 years of relevant laboratory work
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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
- Performs and executes laboratory techniques as per methods independently, following the company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to carry out analyses.
- Documents information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books. 0
- Recording and periodically interpreting results to present to senior colleagues, results are evaluated in a timely manner.
- Keeps laboratory supplies readily available by inventorying stock.
- Assists in maintaining and operates equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance. Record findings in logbook.
- Carry out routine instrument checks for compliance and accurate testing results. Record findings in logbooks.
- Assists with the preparation of method SOP’s, validation protocol and reporting.
- Demonstrates safe work habits and enforces a clean and organized working environment.
- Assists the Department Supervisor in monitoring and checking for the completion of all daily H&S checks, monthly H&S meetings, emergency protocol and any incident/accident reports
Qualifications
- Education: BSc. or Diploma in a Science related program or
equivalent experience or training
- Experience: Minimum 1 – 3 years of relevant laboratory work
experience required
Additional Information
Salary: starting at $20.50 per hour.
Some benefit highlights:
- 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
- Paid time off
- 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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The technician performs laboratory analyses using ICP-OES equipment while strictly following standard operating procedures and safety protocols. They are also responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, managing inventory, and documenting test results for senior staff.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a BSc or Diploma in a science-related program or equivalent experience. A minimum of 1 to 3 years of relevant laboratory work experience is required for this role.
Skills
- ICP-OES
- Laboratory techniques
- Standard operating procedures
- Equipment maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Inventory management
- Data documentation
- Health and safety compliance
- Validation protocol
- Analytical testing
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Science & Research
- Manufacturing
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- ICP-OES
- Laboratory
- SOP
- Instrumentation
- Quality control
- Preventive maintenance
- Safety protocols
- Validation
- Testing
- Inventory
- Documentation
- Science
- Analytical chemistry
- Compliance