Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Reports to (title): Laboratory Supervisor / Laboratory Manager

Department: Laboratory

Basic Purpose: What is the overall function of the job?

• Results oriented to produce high quality defensible analytical data, safely and on time by following applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform sample preparation / extractions of target compounds under specific matrices and provides general lab support in the analysis of samples

Key Accountability/Responsibilities: What specifically is this job expected to accomplish?

• Review LIMS summary reports to plan and organize daily work
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) when conducting following work:

• Perform sample preparation and procedures prior to analyses
• Perform some basic testing procedures
• Identify any non-routine samples and seek guidance on procedures for handling
• Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within holding time requirements.
• Identify and communicate procedural non-conformances to Supervisor
• Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabelling, sample mix-up and cross contamination between samples and other materials.
• Provide general lab support
• Provide supervisor/manager with updates on workstation status including advance notification of any delays
• Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program
• Participate, when requested in department and Health & Safety meetings
• Participate, when requested in internal and external audits
• Keep work area clean, neat and organized
• Maintain training records and relevant qualifications
• All other responsibilities as assigned

Skills and Knowledge: What skills and knowledge are used to carry out job responsibilities and solve problems?

• Post-Secondary school education or equivalent experience
• Accurately follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and instructions
• Detail oriented with accurate record keeping skills.
• Good time-management, communication, multi-tasking and priority setting skills.
• Strong computer skills
• Positive outlook with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Adapts to a changing environment
• Works both independently and as part of a team
• Learns quickly

Work Relationships

• Internal: Laboratory Operations, Customer Service and Sample Logistics Departments

Working Conditions: physical work environment, physical effort, visual and listening attention, and travel

• High level of work production in fast-paced lab environment. Can involve the repetition of the same process. Requires patience, tenacity and persistence
• Flexible working hours, overtime and shift work
• May involve long periods of standing
• Some lifting and carrying (up to 40 lbs)
• Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate equipment