Laboratory Technician 1 - ARD

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Job Title: Laboratory Technician 1

Reports to: Laboratory Supervisor / Laboratory Manager

Department: Acid Rock Drainage Laboratory

Basic Purpose

Responsible for performing routine and non-routine tests, instrument calibration and maintenance, and to provide general lab support and report preparation support in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures and health and safety policies.

Key Accountability/Responsibilities

• Perform analysis on both water and solids samples

• Perform sample preparation, water extractions, humidity cell and column maintenance & operation, static tests and analyses using manual and automated techniques including pH, conductivity, ORP, acidity, alkalinity and kinetic reporting

• Receiving, login, crushing, and pulverizing of client mining samples

• Maintain and calibrate technical equipment

• Maintain detailed and accurate records for QC control charting

• Assist with the set-up of lab tests for the analysts as necessary

• Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within holding time requirements

• Identify and communicate procedural non conformances with the lab manager

• Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabeling, sample mix-up and cross contamination between samples and other materials

• Provide general lab support

• Provide general report preparation support

• Provide manager with updates on workstation status including advance notification of any delays

• Adhere to Bureau Veritas Code of Ethics Policy

• Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program

• Participate, when requested in department and health and safety meetings

• Participate, when requested in internal and external audits

• Keep work area clean, neat and organized

• Maintain training records and relevant qualifications

Skills and Knowledge

• Minimum Diploma from a Technician Institute (chemistry preferred) or post-secondary school education with at least 2 year laboratory experience

• Positive outlook with an ability to work in a fast paced environment

• Proficient in LIMS would be considered an asset

• Good time-management, communication, multi-tasking and priority setting skills

• Ability to be adaptable and flexible to a changing environment

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Detail orientated & good record keeping skills

• Good hand-eye coordination, to use technical equipment with accuracy

• Ability to accurately follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and instructions

• Ability to learn quickly

Working Conditions

• High level of work production in fast paced lab environment

• May require flexible workings hours, overtime and shift work

• May involve long periods of standing

• Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate PPE

• Physically challenged position and working environment involving heavy lifting, operating rock crushing equipment – working condition can be dusty

Benefits

• Health & Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance
• STD & LTD Coverage
• Company RRSP match
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Bureau Veritas is proud to be committed to providing fair and competitive pay.

The salary range for this role is $20.36/hr - $23.57/hr

Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.