Job Description Please note this position requires overnight shift 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM.
Weekends included. - Perform a variety of decomposition and leaching methods as per SGS’ Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
These will include acid digests, selective leaches, fusions and others as required. - Make basic reagents as necessary. - Provides feedback to supervisors and/or group leader regarding any issues encountered during procedures. , unanticipated reactions, loss of samples etc. - Verify and adjust calibrations on a variety of lab equipment including dispensers, pipettes, balances and other. - Ensure that work order documentation is complete in every respect and QC results are entered into SLIMS as necessary. - Maintain clean and organized workbench area ensuring spills are immediately cleaned; disposal is handled according to laboratory procedures including any special requirements for handling international soils. - Clean labware as required.
- Ensure that equipment is maintained in positive order making the supervisor or group leader aware of any damaged or defective equipment or any equipment requiring complex adjustment. - Notify supervisor when consumables are nearing depletion to ensure they are reordered. - Keep all records and notebooks in good order including work order and equipment maintenance logs. - Adhere to assigned working hours unless otherwise approved by the Supervisor. - May be asked to work in other areas of the Geochemistry laboratory sections when required.
Qualifications - Education: Minimum High school diploma is required but degree or diploma (or equivalent) in Chemistry related field is preferred . - Experience: 0-3 years of relevant work experience required or equivalent experience through education.
📌 Wet Laboratory Technician - Night Shift (Burnaby)
🏢 SGS
📍 Burnaby