Onsite Laboratory Technician

About the Position

Onsite Laboratory Technician

We are looking for a dedicated Onsite Laboratory Technician to join our team in Prince George/Vanderhoof, supporting Artemis Gold at the Blackwater Assay Lab. This role involves routine preparation, testing, and analysis under the direction of the Supervisor/Senior Assayer.

Type of employment: Permanent, rotating 2 weeks in 2 weeks out (Days and Nights)

Preference will be given to those located in the Prince George/Vanderhoof area.

Responsibilities

• Sample reception, identification, preparation (sorting, drying, crushing, pulverizing, screening), weighing, fire assay (fluxing with lead flux, fusing, cupelling), digestion with acids, dilutions, determinations, setting up analytical batches and analysis, batch Quality Control.
• Ensure samples are logged into LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) accurately and in a quick manner.
• Working knowledge of LIMS.
• Ensure samples are catalogued and stored in an efficient and easily retrievable manner.
• Assists in locating and retrieving of samples and responsible for sample disposal or returning samples to clients.
• Calibration and set up of laboratory equipment prior to analysis.
• Maintain and record equipment calibrations.
• Preparation of standards and reagents.
• Interpreting and evaluating results.
• Monitor Equipment maintenance & laboratory supplies.
• Carry out routine equipment maintenance under the direction of the supervisor.
• Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date work order documentation and logs in every respect.
• Follow all company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Maintains a clean working environment which includes proper disposal of waste, including lead, cyanide, and acid.
• Organize and label waste disposal.
• Follow all Quality system protocols, report discrepancies to the Supervisor.
• May be asked to work in other areas of the laboratory sections.
• May be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed.

Requirements

• A post-secondary education (degree and/or diploma) in a Science-related program (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Science) is a strong asset.
• Strong analytical and mechanical skills.
• Good hand/eye coordination.
• Able to work in a physically demanding work environment.
• A willingness to learn new tests, instrumentation, and procedures.
• Must be comfortable with numerals in order to monitor data on a computer screen.
• Must be able to read, understand, and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate, and timely manner.
• Able to work well under pressure during high (peak) workloads and balancing conflicting demands of high volume versus the quality of results.
• Must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Must demonstrate verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition.
• Ability to work well with others & independently.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Extended hours and shift work.
• Travel to other SGS locations or client locations may be required from time to time.
• Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.

We Offer

• Competitive salary: up to CAD 27.40 per hour
• 80% coverage Health, Dental, and Vision
• RRSP Program Eligibility

About the Company

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.

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.

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.