Laboratory Technician - Helper

Company Description
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 95,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,400 offices and laboratories around the world.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Specific To Work Within The Wash-up Group

• Participate in spike witness program;
• Maintain the flow of cleaned supplies to meet production requirements by submitting used glassware to wash-up from laboratories on a regular basis;
• Take a physical inventory of glassware; and
• Wash, bake and store glassware;
• Ensure Eye Wash and Emergency Shower stations and spill kit supplies are kept in a clean and ready-to-use state.

Specific To Work Within The Tech Group

• Stock approved solvents in the solvent shed;
• Clean field sampling containers using procedures supplied by the client;
• Process consumed jars – remove labels, scan & save hardcopies;
• Maintain an adequate level of lab supplies and glassware;
• Prepare mixed reagents proactively and as required;
• Remove recyclables throughout the lab;
• Participate in spike witness program;
• Cut copper foil for lab use;
• Baking of some consumable lab supplies including, but not limited to, pipettes, c-tubes, u-vials, ECD vials, ampoules, GFA/GFF filters, anti-bumping granules and sodium sulphate;
• Solvent rinse glassware, specific to analysis, for analyst use;
• Maintain adequate solvent storage levels within the tech aisle, and lab if possible;
• Basic maintenance of lab equipment;
• Report temperatures of lab equipment (fridge, freezer, & moisture oven, daily);
• Remove waste solvents from the lab and maintaining disposal records;
• Remove powders for muffle oven (trailer);
• Maintain a sufficient stock of Seastar water;

Specific To Instruments

• Prepare the archive trays
• Order Styrofoam and Kim wipes
• Clean instrument sonicator (monthly)
• Stock up on supplies
• Inst. Blanks (varying numbers)

Qualifications
High School Education
Specific Technical Skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to achieve common goals and objectives;
• Willingness to participate in flexible work schedules (including evenings and weekends);
• Works well under pressure.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.
• Highly organized, self- motivated and energetic.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.

Additional Information
SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. 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.
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