Laboratory Technologist Jobs

Job Title: Laboratory Technologist

Location: Kitimat, BC

Schedule: 40hr, 5 days/week, begin w/ 8hr days & move to 10hr days

Contract length: 2 years

Anticipated Start date: ASAP, Sep 1

Notes: Overtime eligible role

Reporting to the Senior Head of Laboratory, the Laboratory technologist is a key member of the laboratory team. The laboratory technologist will assist in developing, validating and implementing laboratory test methods to support lab sample testing for operational support. The laboratory technologist will also contribute to developing the laboratory quality, safety manual and establish EQP standards.

The laboratory technologist will follow all lab safety protocols and contribute to maintaining safety and address safety issues when they arise. The Laboratory technologist will perform day to day activities such as perform routine and adhoc testing of process samples and finished product certification.

The Laboratory technologist will ensure lab instruments are calibrated and maintained for optimum performance and will troubleshoot lab instruments when problems arise. In addition to this, the laboratory technologist will maintain lab consumables supplies, Chemicals and reagents.

EXECUTE Phase Responsibilities

• Engage with the wider production team to build a strong and coherent culture of collaboration between operations and laboratory.
• Support in receiving ISO 17025 certification for the laboratory.
• Assist in validating and implementing test methods.
• Assist in writing laboratory SOP’s.
• Train laboratory team members on test methods
• Contribute to the development of laboratory quality manual and safety manual.
• Contribute to performing calibrations where needed on lab equipment.
• Contribute to developing preventative maintenance plans for lab equipment.

OPERATE Phase Responsibilities

• Support regular health check of laboratory quality management systems and provide feedback for improvement.
• Drive best in class performance by embracing a learner mindset to develop digitally enabled lab of the future leveraging technology and data.
• Responsible for troubleshooting lab equipment when issues arise.
• Responsible for performing and maintaining a robust preventative maintenance plan for key lab equipment.
• Responsible for communicating abnormal and off-spec results to operations in a timely manner to facilitate operational adjustments if needed.
• Participate in quality non-compliance investigations and share learnings to drive continuous improvement.
• Responsible for performing routine and adhoc testing on process samples and finished products.
• Responsible for maintaining safety in the lab by following established safety protocols and raising safety concerns and solutions in a timely manner.
• Accountable for maintaining inventory of lab supplies, chemicals and reagents for a smooth lab operation.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong networking and business relationship building skills is strongly desired.
• Works effectively in a team environment that builds trust and engagement.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Strong knowledge and experience with key lab equipment such as Gas Chromatography, IC’s, ICP, Titrators, Spectrophotometers, pH and conductivity meters etc.
• Undergo a pre-placement medical assessment of your fitness for duty, a background check and Pre-Site Access testing for alcohol & specified drugs.
• Embrace change and can work with agility to constantly adapt and manage change.
• 3+ years experience in LNG/Refining/Petrochemical or heavy industry operations.
• Have a strong understanding of the business, their processes and data landscape to be able to identify problems, generate value and transform the way we work.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset.
• Proven safety leadership skills, good understanding of HSSE requirements, track record in managing personal and process safety.
• Ability to support and sustain changes.
• Strong Knowledge of ASTM and Standard Water and wastewater testing test methods, ISO 17025 standard.
• Strong computer skills - PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/Chemical Technology Diploma/Chemical Engineering Technology
• Excellent analytical, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Maintains a strong relationship partnership with the Operations Unit Production Specialist, Head of Operations, and technical discipline specialists sharing overall responsibility for the successful planning and execution of these activities.
• Good communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization. Work together with/ align with other engineering disciplines for supporting operations shift teams.

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