Laboratory Technician (Gogama) Jobs

Arch Staffing and Consulting has partnered with a multi-national company which provides inspection, verification, testing and certification services.
The Laboratory Technician performs laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials for such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development by performing the following duties.
This is a drive in drive out position. You will be required to drive in to the Gogama site and stay for 2 weeks. Work 12 hour day/night shifts. Stay at the accommodations provided then drive home for 2 weeks.
Job Functions

• Performs laboratory testing, following methods as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), methods and work instructions;
• Perform a variety of decomposition and leaching methods, these will include acid digests and others as required;
• Prepares a representative subsample from client sample that meets specific requirements using defined methods (Dry, Crush, Pulverize, Pressure Filter, Mix, etc.);
• Ensures all equipment and containers are organized and cleaned before and after use;
• Perform fire assay techniques, such as fluxing, fusing, and cupelling samples according to written procedures;
• Assist other Laboratory Technicians as required;
• Receives, sorts and logs client samples into the data base, and prepares samples’ labels;
• Lifting and carrying equipment and materials up to 23 Kilograms throughout the work day;
• Accurately completes and maintains all laboratory reports;
• Ensures compliance with all required local and federal safety processes and procedures;
• Train new employees on safe use and operations of equipment while following procedures;
• Verify and adjust calibrations on a variety of lab equipment including dispensers, pipettes, balances and other;
• Performs general upkeep and housekeeping of the laboratory;
• Keep all records and notebooks in good order including work order and equipment maintenance logs;
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Assurance / Quality Control checks on equipment;
• Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management;
• Performs and executes methods on atomic absorption and combustion analytical instruments as per SOPs including routine maintenance and quality guidelines and procedures;
• Ensures all personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant for tasks is worn properly (ie. clean-shaven) at all times;
• Demonstrates good and safe work habits and enforces a clean working environment;
• Make basic reagents and calibration solutions as necessary;
• Archives, returns, or disposes of client samples as per established procedure;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required

• 0 - 1 years of relevant work experience required or equivalent experience through post-secondary education
• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred

• 1 - 3+ years working in industrial / laboratory / field setting
• Related Diploma or Associate degree in or including some Science

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to follow directions ensuring the end results are accurate and completed with the required timeframe;
• Ability to work independently and under moderate supervision;
• Ability to effectively communicate (in writing or verbally), presenting information individually or in small group situations to internal or external customers;
• Computer Skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams) - Intermediate user proficiency preferred;
• Mathematical Skills: Basic required, Intermediate preferred;
• Language Skills: Intermediate English required, Advanced preferred;
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Intermediate level required, uses logical and practical approach to solve problems;
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations;
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals;
• Must pass pre-employment medical, pre-employment substance abuse test, and criminal records check;
• Team player attitude, customer care focus.