Laboratory Technician
- Quebec, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English · French
- Posted
Original job description
English section of this bilingual listing.
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
Entry Level Position - General Worker
This position will conduct a wide variety of testing and analysis on base and precious metal ores, industrial minerals and materials.
- Receive, inspect, sort and label client samples.
- Sort, crush, pulverize, split, and screen samples.
- Conduct routine testing.
- Record test data and communicate results.
- Carry out routine equipment maintenance.
- Calibrate and setup equipment prior to analysis.
- Install and operate equipment and systems.
- Maintain a clean working environment.
- Follow all company Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
- Follow all Quality system protocols and report any discrepancies to the Supervisor.
- May be assigned special or ad hoc project
Qualifications
- A minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) is required.
- Good hand/eye coordination when handling samples & various equipment.
- Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
- Incumbents must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel & Outlook)
- Good time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
- Candidates must be able to communicate effectively in English, in both verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work well with others & independently.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.
- Travel to other SGS locations or client location may be required from time to time.
- Must ensure full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.
- Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment
Read the full bilingual original
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 DescriptionEntry Level Position - General Worker
This position will conduct a wide variety of testing and analysis on base and precious metal ores, industrial minerals and materials.
- Receive, inspect, sort and label client samples.
- Sort, crush, pulverize, split, and screen samples.
- Conduct routine testing.
- Record test data and communicate results.
- Carry out routine equipment maintenance.
- Calibrate and setup equipment prior to analysis.
- Install and operate equipment and systems.
- Maintain a clean working environment.
- Follow all company Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
- Follow all Quality system protocols and report any discrepancies to the Supervisor.
- May be assigned special or ad hoc project
- A minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) is required.
- Good hand/eye coordination when handling samples & various equipment.
- Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
- Incumbents must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel & Outlook)
- Good time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
- Candidates must be able to communicate effectively in English, in both verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work well with others & independently.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.
- Travel to other SGS locations or client location may be required from time to time.
- Must ensure full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.
- Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment
SGS est un employeur qui souscrit au principe de l’égalité des chances. À ce titre, nous recrutons, embauchons, formons et promouvons des personnes dans toutes les catégories d’emploi, sans distinction de race, de couleur, de religion, de sexe, d’origine nationale, de handicap, d’âge, d’état matrimonial, d’orientation sexuelle, d’identité ou d’expression de genre, de statut autochtone ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.
Pour réussir dans ce poste, la personne doit être en mesure d’accomplir chacune des tâches essentielles de manière satisfaisante, avec ou sans mesures d’adaptation raisonnables. Les exigences énumérées ci-dessus représentent les connaissances, les compétences et les aptitudes requises pour le poste.
La présente description de poste ne constitue pas une liste exhaustive des tâches, responsabilités ou exigences, mais plutôt une description générale du poste. Rien dans le présent document ne limite le droit de l’entreprise d’attribuer ou de réattribuer des tâches et des responsabilités liées à ce poste à tout moment.
Des mesures d’adaptation sont disponibles sur demande pour les candidats qualifiés à chaque étape du processus de recrutement.
Veuillez noter que les candidats postulant à des postes au Canada doivent être légalement autorisés à travailler au Canada.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Receive, inspect, sort, label, prepare, and test client samples, including base and precious metal ores, industrial minerals, and materials. Record and communicate results, maintain and calibrate equipment, keep the work area clean, and follow company safety and quality procedures.
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with good hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, time management, and the ability to follow work instructions safely and accurately. Candidates must communicate effectively in English, use Word, Excel, and Outlook, work independently and with others under pressure, and be available for occasional extended hours, shift work, or travel.
Skills
- Sample Handling
- Sample Preparation
- Crushing and Pulverizing
- Screening
- Routine Testing
- Data Recording
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Calibration
- Equipment Setup and Operation
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Health and Safety Compliance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Science & Research
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Laboratory Testing
- Base Metals
- Precious Metals
- Ores
- Industrial Minerals
- Sample Inspection
- Sample Sorting
- Sample Labeling
- Sample Preparation
- Crushing
- Pulverizing
- Splitting
- Screening
- Routine Analysis
- Test Data Recording
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Calibration
- Equipment Setup
- Equipment Operation
- Quality System
- Health and Safety
- Environmental Policies
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mining