Intermediate Laboratory Analyst

Who We Are:
Paracel Laboratories Ltd. is a full-service environmental and Indoor Air Quality laboratory. Our main laboratory facilities are located in Ottawa and are supported by an environmental laboratory in Hamilton and Microbiology/Asbestos laboratory in Mississauga.  Additional service depots are located in Kingston, London, Niagara, Windsor, and Richmond Hill. We support a broad spectrum of projects for professional clients from across Canada and around the world. Our client base primarily consists of major environmental consultants, all levels of government and industrial manufacturers located predominantly in Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara, Eastern and Southwestern Ontario.

The Opportunity:
Paracel Laboratories is actively searching for an Intermediate   Laboratory Analyst to work in our Metals Group. The Metals Group uses ICP-MS instrumentation to determine trace metal contamination in a range of environmental matrices including solids, water, and air. In this role, you will be responsible for preparation, digestion, analysis, and data review of samples in a high volume, fast paced, production laboratory setting. The Intermediate Analyst will also assist the Senior Analyst to address any technical issues, ensures QA/QC compliance is maintained, and aid in the investigations of non-conformances. This is a full time, permanent position.  This position is an existing vacancy.

Compensation
This position offers a competitive salary of $55,000- 65,000 commensurate with experience. The compensation package includes full benefits, an Employee Family Assistance Program, a Group RRSP plan, and a Profit-Sharing program.

Location:
This role is on-site, at 2319 St. Laurent Blvd., Suite 300, Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 4J8.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate an ICP-MS instrument for the determination of trace metals in environmental samples.
• Perform data review and upload to LIMS, ensuring all quality specifications are met.
• Perform extractions and preparations of environmental samples following documented procedures.
• Tune and calibrate ICP-MS on a daily basis. 
• Perform routine instrument maintenance to ensure top performance and accuracy of data.
• Ability to assess and trouble shoot instrument performance issues as required.
• Prepare reagents and standards as required.
• Responsible for meeting required turnaround times and ensuring that analytical holding times are met.
• Assists in the investigation and resolution of issues and non-conformances.
• Track use of consumables inventory, requesting supplies as required.
• Complies with company QA/QC and Health & Safety policies and procedures and addresses any issues pertaining to the department.

Qualifications:

• B.Sc. or Chemical/Biology/Biochemistry Technology Diploma
• Minimum 3 years’ direct experience operating an ICP-MS in a production laboratory environment.
• Experience within the environmental testing sector is strongly preferred.
• Experience with general lab equipment, including balances, pipettes, centrifuges, probes, etc.
• Proven computer skills including and MS office (Word and Excel).
• Good understanding of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and balancing workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Superb attention to detail and accuracy.
• Highly reliable and deadline-driven.

To Apply:
In addition to your resume, please include a cover letter in your application. We thank all applicants for their interest. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified of the outcome of the recruitment process.

Paracel Laboratories is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and all efforts to provide the appropriate accommodation will be put into place.