Laboratory Technician, Minerals Trade

Company Description
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 89,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.

• Perform physical and chemical tests on minerals and fertilizer samples as per SGS’ Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) or any recognized standard methods, such as SPPA, AFPC, AOAC and ISO.
• May be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed.
• Assist with method development and validations.
• Support Internal and External Audits.
• Provides feedback to the crew leader, supervisor or lab manager regarding any issues encountered during procedures. E.g. unanticipated reactions, loss of samples etc
• Maintain clean and organized workbench area ensuring spills are immediately cleaned; disposal of sample is handled according to laboratory procedures.
• Ensure that work order documentation is complete in every respect and QC results are entered into SLIMS as necessary.
• Permanent/full-time position with benefits and OT
• Calibrate, operate and maintain analytical instruments including, ISE, AA and others.
• Assist lab supervisor/ manager to handle safety and quality issues.
• 8 hours shift per workday (usually 8 am – 4.30 pm): Monday – Friday
• Able to lift and/or move up to 30 to 50 lbs of sample.
• Maintain cleanliness of preparation equipment and sample preparation area. Dispose of retained samples.
• Able to perform classical analytical methods as required and verify results, such as titration, gravimetric method and make basic and complex reagents as necessary.
• Verify and adjust calibrations on a variety of lab equipment including dispensers, pipettes, balances oven and other. Ensure the equipment is maintained in good order.
• Provide accurate and timely results.
• Participate in proficiency testing programs and support quality by investigating questionable and unsatisfactory results.
• Prepare and split the submitted samples according to established procedures.
• Support the company code of ethics, quality and safety policies
• Keep all records and notebooks in good order including work order and equipment maintenance logs.

Qualifications

• Good time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Ability to work well with others & independently.
• Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.
• Incumbents must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel. PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Good hand/eye coordination when handling samples and various equipment.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Candidates must be able to communicate effectively in English, in both verbal and written communication.
• A Post secondary education (degree and/or diploma) in a Science related program (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering etc.) is highly desirable

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.