Laboratory Technician (Remote Mine Site)

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 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Type of employment: Permanent; Shift work required (Days and Nights); DIDO (Côté Gold mine site near Gogama, ON) - Shuttle bus from Sudbury or Timmins, ON

Business Line: SGS Natural Resources, Minerals - Geochemistry

Reporting to: Supervisor; Laboratory Manager

Summary

The Laboratory Technician (Geochemistry) under general supervision 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 to one of the shuttle depots that brings you into the Cote Gold site, stay for 2 weeks at the accommodations provided, work 12 hour day/night shifts, then drive home for 2 weeks.

Tentative start date: Early September 2023

Job Functions

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

Qualifications

Required:

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

Preferred

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

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

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

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 the country