Laboratory Technician

Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo? If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest, Bureau Veritas Laboratories might be the place for you!

Imagine being surrounded by the brightest minds in the industry.

Benefits

On-the-job training Employee discounts Free parking EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Career growth opportunity Work/life balance (floater day and WE ARE day)

Bureau Veritas is looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our environmental laboratory in Montreal or Ste-Foy, QC.

Please note that this is a contract position until Mid-December. There is a possibility of extension (depending on business needs and your performance).

Your main responsibilities are

• General laboratory support including: washing glassware, archiving samples, weighing, homogenizing, etc.;
• Perform simple sample preparation and manipulation procedures prior to analyses;
• Ensure that cross contamination between samples and other materials does not occur;
• Use summary reports to plan and organize work;
• Ensure that deadlines are met;
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to ensure accuracy and quality of work;
• Other related tasks.

You are an ideal candidate if you

• Have a diploma in science;
• Have at least academic experience in a laboratory setting;
• Have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
• Have good time-management, communication, multi-tasking and priority setting skills;
• Are dynamic, energetic, motivated and have a positive outlook.

Work conditions

• Work schedule: day, evening and weekend. You need to be available for different shifts.

• You need to be available for overtime during the peak season (1-2h/day) from May to December including a 6th day during the week;

• Please note that flexibility for overtime is required to meet business needs. It's important to note that overtime is not optional in this role. You will be expected to work the additional hours as directed by your supervisor, even if the need arises unexpectedly on a given day;

• Status: Full time, 37.5h/week;

• Ability to work your feet for long hours.

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification services.

When we look at Bureau Veritas, we want to see a reflection of the communities in which we work. Inclusion is about actively involving every employee’s idea, knowledge, perspectives, approaches, and styles to maximize business success. Inclusion is about attracting new talent who will bring more diversity to our workforce, with differences in culture, professional backgrounds, and beliefs.

Our purpose: shaping a world of trust.

Guaranteeing quality, ensuring Health and Safety, mitigating risks, and improving performance as well as environmental protection and social responsibility … This is what Bureau Veritas is about, truly believing that it contributes to bettering society.

Blending performance & integrity, with ambition & humility, responsibility & openness, we are proud that our people leave a mark on what they do.

We respect our people and believe in our talents.

We empower them to leave their mark, working as a team for the benefit of our 400,000 clients across 140 countries.

We believe that leaving a mark is a true challenge and opportunity for every one of us, a sign of trust and impact, a bond with the future, a proof of growth and development.

Being part of the BV family, is more than just working, it’s being convinced that you will leave your mark; in shaping a world of trust.

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Bureau Veritas Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise Human Resources of any accommodation that are required. Any information received relating to accommodation will be treated as confidential.

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