Sample Preparation Technician - General Labour

Company Description

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 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
The main duties of the Sample Preparation Technician are to perform the pre- and post-drying preparation of various ores in accordance with customer work order instructions, internal guidelines and ISO-ASTM quality laboratory procedures.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Unpack, sort, transfer and help dry samples
•    Sample preparation before or after drying as required. Follow customer, in-house and ISO-ASTM methods depending on the job.
•    Follow requests and understand the request for analysis document. Keep work area clean and organized. Disposal of materials is done according to laboratory procedures and any special requirements. 
•    Ensure that equipment is well maintained and notify the supervisor or group leader of any damage, defective equipment or adjustments to be made to equipment (e.g. grease ball bearing equipment). 
•    Assist lab technicians as needed. Such as pulverizing, crushing and sieving

Qualifications

PROFILE

• Education: High school diploma.
• Experience: 0 to 1 year of relevant work experience required or equivalent experience obtained through training.

Specific technical skills : 

• Excellent analytical and mechanical skills.
• Ability to perform routine bench testing.
• A willingness to learn new tests, new instruments and new analytical procedures.
• Be able to read, understand and follow work instructions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a group situation and independently.
• Proven time management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Extended hours and shift work may be required on occasion.
• Travel to other SGS sites or clients is to be expected from time to time.

Additional Information

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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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.