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Bureau Vertias North America Laboratory Technician in Alberta
Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo?
If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest minds, Bureau Veritas Canada might be the place for you!
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Ambitious & Humble
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If these values resonate with you, Bureau Veritas is looking for a
Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Reports to: Laboratory Supervisor / Laboratory Manager
Department: Microbiology
Location: Calgary
Contract position until December 2024
Basic Purpose:
The Laboratory Technician is accountable to produce high quality defensible analytical data, safely and on time by following applicable Standard Operating Procedures. Perform sample preparation / extractions of target compounds under specific matrices and provides general lab support in the analysis of samples
Key Accountability/Responsibilities
Review LIMS summary reports to plan and organize daily work
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) when conducting following work:
Perform sample preparation and procedures prior to analyses
Perform some basic testing procedures
Identify any non-routine samples and seek guidance on procedures for handling
Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within holding time requirements.
Identify and communicate procedural non-conformances to Supervisor
Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabelling, sample mix-up and cross contamination between samples and other materials.
Provide general lab support
Provide supervisor/manager with updates on workstation status including advance notification of any delays
Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program
Participate, when requested in department and Health & Safety meetings
Participate, when requested in internal and external audits
Keep work area clean, neat and organized
Maintain training records and relevant qualifications
All other responsibilities as assigned
Skills and Knowledge:
Post-Secondary school education or equivalent experience
Accurately follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and instructions
Detail oriented with accurate record keeping skills.
Good time-management, communication, multi-tasking and priority setting skills.
Strong computer skills
Positive outlook with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Adapts to a changing environment
Works both independently and as part of a team
Learns quickly
Working Conditions:
• High level of work production in fast-paced lab environment
• Can involve the repetition of the same process
• Requires patience, tenacity and persistence
• Flexible working hours, overtime and shift work
• May involve long periods of standing
• Some lifting and carrying (up to 10kg)
• Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate equipment
Bureau Veritas is proud to be committed to providing fair and competitive pay.
The salary range for this role is $18-$21
Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.