Laboratory Technician Intern

Description

• You promote goodwill by handling all contacts (example: coworkers, management, vendors, customers,  etc.) with respect, courtesy, cooperation, attentiveness and follow instructions from management.
• Maintain detailed notes on anomalies and non‐conformances, contributing to continuous improvement
• Develop and maintain instrument maintenance trend sheets.
• Provide housekeeping support to maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.
• Ensure work areas are clean, organized, and safe.
• You collaborate to create the best solutions for each other and our customers.
• Monitor supply levels and notify the supervisor or manager of required materials and consumables.
• Washing of glassware as required.
• You build strong relationships within the team, across RESA departments and locations and with  customers and vendors.
• Build on control charts for key parameters of test methods, and keep these current.
• Prioritize tasks to ensure efficient and timely completion of testing procedures.
• Accurately collect and enter data into databases, spreadsheets, and other data management systems (LIMS) as required in the laboratory.
• Execute required duties related to the physical, electrical, and chemical testing of high voltage insulating liquid samples.
• Prepare analytical standards, solutions, and reagents for testing purposes.
• Perform basic maintenance of test equipment as per established protocols.
• Develop and maintain method and equipment calibration trend sheets.
• Review safety measures and develop trends and reports as suitable.
• Monitor the workflow of samples through the laboratory, noting sample and testing priority.
• Ensure current international standard methods are available for reference and use by lab techs.
• Operate equipment in a safe manner to extend its lifespan and maintain reliability.
• Become proficient with a variety of testing procedures.
• Appropriately dispose of waste generated during testing procedures.
• Follow established protocols to ensure the accuracy and reliability of prepared materials.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of laboratory supplies to ensure uninterrupted workflow.
• Adhere to established testing procedures, methodologies, and safety protocols.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively problem‐solve.
• You understand & apply your knowledge of techniques, policy, procedures, equipment, and skills involved in the job.
• Strong computer skills: knowledge of Excel formulae and spreadsheets is a strong asset.
• Every day is different, so we need to be innovative, decision makers, flexible and adaptable.
• Able to communicate oral and written communication skills; follow directions-written direction, oral direction, reading work orders and/or specs as assigned; work in a team environment and communicate with team, various departments, and/or Customers as business needs dictate.
• Strong background and interest in Chemistry, Science, or a related discipline.
• You produce easily understandable and accurate reports that meet customer and/or Company expectations.
• Leverage VBA and Excel functionalities to automate routine data entry tasks, improving efficiency and reducing manual errors.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with co‐workers, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork skills and contribute positively to the overall success of the laboratory.
• You display sound judgment and decision-making skills. You avoid choosing courses of action that assume           unreasonable risk to yourself or the Company.
• Experience handling chemical, or specifically petrochemical, related materials is an asset.
• You can effectively deliver messages to a variety of individuals (RESA employees, vendors, customers, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working experience with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System).
• Strong mathematical skills, including manipulation of scientific units and measures.
• High degree of manual dexterity and coordination.

Benefits

• You are on time and preplan time off.
• Our leaders are servant leaders. We provide you with the support of a well-run company, but the connectedness of a family.  We collaborate with each other and our customers.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance