Laboratory Analyst 1 - Summer Student - Fort McMurray 4 Month Contract

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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If these values resonate with you, Bureau Veritas is looking for a:

Laboratory Analyst 1 - Horizon - 4 Month Contract

Location: Fort McMurray, AB

Our laboratory is located on a client site situated north of Fort McMurray.

Job Overview And Responsibilities

Successful candidate will be result oriented to produce high quality defensible analytical data, safely and on time by following applicable Standard Operating Procedures. Perform analyses and complex sample preparation proficiently. Gain full knowledge with respect to performing analytical procedures and related quality control techniques.

Primary responsibilities include the following (but are not limited to):

• Receive samples, perform sample preparation and laboratory analysis according to approved Standard Operating Procedures and in concert with safety regulations; includes performing all relevant Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities required by the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
• Deliver high quality analytical data accurately and on time
• Utilize a wide variety of instruments such as ICP, GC, TOC, sulphur, nitrogen, and extraction experiments, etc.
• Efficiently handle glassware equipment for extractions, refluxes and preparation
• Troubleshoot and maintain analytical equipment
• Ensure adherence to Bureau Veritas’s policies, certifications and accreditations
• Actively participate in Bureau Veritas’s Health and Safety Program (meetings, near miss and incident reporting, hazard assessment)
• Build and maintain good working relationship with our client
  
  

Is there a mutual fit? You ideally have:

• Must be currently enrolled in a Chemistry/Biotechnology or other Science related college/university program
• Demonstrated success in position of a Laboratory Technician or Analyst is an asset
• Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) would be an asset
• Knowledge of and experience with laboratory Occupational Health and Safety practices to handle hazardous materials by taking the necessary precautions
• Excellent manual dexterity, record keeping, calculations and problem solving abilities
• Flexible to perform varying duties to accommodate changing priorities
• 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
• Works both independently and as part of a team
  
  

Schedule

• Shift work: 12 hour shifts
• The shift rotation is: 7 on/ 7 off rotating days/nights
• Local Fort McMurray Applicants: transportation to/from site provided
• Applicants living in Edmonton & Calgary: Qualify for a fly in/fly out schedule and camp accommodation
• A pre access drug and alcohol screening will be required
  
  

Work Remotely

• No
  
  

Bureau Veritas Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise Human Resources of any accommodations that are required. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.

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