Lab Tech Assistant

Description

• Responsible for reporting concerns about samples, analytical results and equipment problems to the Laboratory Supervisor
• Ensures that results, reports & product release forms (including certificates of analysis) are completed, recorded and appropriately reported/distributed in a timely, efficient and professional manner.
• Provides insight into and interpretation of analytical results
• Comply with Corporate & regulatory policies and procedures.
• Maintains laboratory housekeeping standards in accordance with the Laboratory Manual and industry accepted laboratory practices
• Maintains the Laboratory S.D.S. database
• Provides chemical & physical QA/QC analysis in support of the lower mainland facility operations
• Assists in the development and implementation of QA/QC policies and procedures
• Provides technical support on assigned projects
• Ensures incoming samples are received, processed accurately, completed in a timely manner and archived
• Ordering, tracking and maintaining inventory of day-to-day laboratory supplies as required
• Performs routine instrument preventative maintenance

Requirements

• Adaptive to constant changes in business environment and demands
• Prior experience in hazardous waste industry or related field would be a definite asset
• Understands and uses the Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
• Prior knowledge in First Aid / CPR, H2S Alive, Fall Protection awareness, NORM Awareness would be an asset
• Technical knowledge in lab packing, unknown identification and hazard assessments are highly desirable
• Reliable team player that is supportive of co-workers
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License and a fairly clean commercial driving abstract is required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, such as Excel, Word and Outlook
• Energetic, detail oriented with excellent organizational, problem solving, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge in BC Hazardous Waste Regulation, Transportation of Dangerous Goods and WHMIS
• Maintains a good general knowledge of the process, the products and the customers
• Strong proficiency in computer and mobile device operation, including effective utilization of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Windows, and other software applications.
• Familiar with internal and external industry specifications that support the business
• Use of Air Purifying respirator (APR) requires individual to be clean shaven.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including shoveling, lifting, moving containers and other heavy materials
• Post-secondary education in environmental sciences, chemistry, biology, or equivalent is strongly preferred

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance