Sample Support Technician

Bureau Veritas Group


Date: 7 hours ago
City: Calgary, AB
Contract type: Full time
POSITION PROFILE

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Reports to (title): Laboratory Supervisor / Laboratory Manager

Department: Laboratory

Basic Purpose: What is the overall function of the job?

  • Results oriented 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: What specifically is this job expected to accomplish?

  • 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: What skills and knowledge are used to carry out job responsibilities and solve problems?

    • 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

    Work Relationships

    • Internal: Laboratory Operations, Customer Service and Sample Logistics Departments
    • External:

    Working Conditions: physical work environment, physical effort, visual and listening attention, and travel

    • 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 40 lbs)
    • Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate equipment

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