Laboratory Technician, Food Chemistry
- Burnaby, BC, Canada
Salary: $18.90 per hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Salary: $18.90 per hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job 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 DescriptionThe Laboratory Technician handles samples, performs chemical analyses and reports accurate and timely data according to Laboratory Operating Procedures and test methodologies.
- Performs applicable testing with proper proficiency training with Supervision
- Assists with cleaning laboratory carts, glassware, racks
- Maintains cleanliness of laboratory work surfaces
- Maintains records of all quality activities as required in Operating Procedures and Test Methods
- Homogenizes samples following standard protocols
- Maintains and verifies equipment.
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Chemistry or related field required
- Commercial laboratories experience an asset
WORK SCHEDULE - Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM (flexibility will be provided)
Additional InformationSalary: $18.90 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
Handle and homogenize samples, perform chemical analyses and other applicable tests under supervision, and report accurate, timely data. Maintain laboratory cleanliness, equipment, and quality records in accordance with operating procedures and test methods.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree or diploma in chemistry or a related field is required. Experience in a commercial laboratory is an asset.
Skills
- Chemical Analysis
- Sample Handling
- Sample Homogenization
- Laboratory Testing
- Laboratory Operating Procedures
- Test Methodologies
- Quality Recordkeeping
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Verification
- Laboratory Cleaning
- Glassware Handling
- Data Reporting
Benefits
- Health Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off
- RRSP Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Science & Research
- Food & Beverage
Keywords
- Food Chemistry
- Laboratory Technician
- Chemical Analysis
- Sample Handling
- Sample Homogenization
- Laboratory Testing
- Laboratory Operating Procedures
- Test Methodologies
- Quality Activities
- Quality Records
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Verification
- Laboratory Cleanliness
- Glassware
- Commercial Laboratories
- Chemistry
- Food and Beverage Manufacturing