Laboratory Technician at MSALABS

Job Description:

Latest job information from MSALABS for the position of Laboratory Technician. If the Laboratory Technician vacancy in Langley matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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MSALABS is an experienced global provider of geochemical laboratory services to the exploration and mining industries in Canada, the USA and around the world. We have a rapidly growing network of laboratories in key mining regions around the world to limit lead times and transit costs and we employ the latest hi-tech analysis equipment.

The Laboratory Technician position is responsible for lab weighing and performing routine analysis in digestion while maintaining adequate production, quality control and turnaround times. This job description does not limit the responsibilities of the incumbent and is available for amendment. The incumbent may be called upon to perform any other duties, for which he/she is deemed competent, as required due to work flowing the laboratory and/or as instructed by line management.

Chemical Analysis

• Perform weighing and wet chemistry tasks in accordance with documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and recognized reference methods.
• Responsible for Wet Chemistry digestion parameters.
• Weighing, preparing samples and/or jars and performing routine analysis while maintaining adequate production, quality control and turnaround times.
• Perform general laboratory tasks including, but not limited to washing vessels, glassware and other laboratory apparatus, bulking up and transferring solutions.

Quality Control

• Monitor quality control results and report any deviations to the Laboratory Supervisor or designated person.
• Perform scheduled verification (intermediate checks) of critical equipment (weight, volume, temperature, calibration standards as applicable). Prepare chemical solutions as described in the relevant SOPs and has a clear understanding of pass/fail criteria.
• Fill in the appropriate forms/logs/records. Recording of equipment performance, general maintenance of lab equipment and problems encountered in maintenance logbook and in accordance with the ISO17025 requirements.
• Assist with all quality and health, safety, and environmental (HSE) incident investigations.

Data Management

• Assist with prepping and weighing samples for ensuring a minimum of target samples are processed per shift.
• Maintain accurate records of sample preparation and quality control results.

Safety and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) protocols, including lead control measures.
• Act in a safe and professional manner, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and practicing good housekeeping.
• Report any unsafe conditions or nonconforming events related to customer samples to the Laboratory Supervisor or designated person.
• Report any deviation from documented procedures to the Laboratory Supervisor or designated person.
• Monitoring the performance and maintenance of the instruments.

Collaboration

Communicate general laboratory issues to the Laboratory Supervisor or designated person as necessary.

Requirements

• Able to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Detail orientated and ability to work very well under pressure.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Experience

• 1-2 years’ experience in the relevant field at a commercial laboratory or equivalent

experience.

• Technical Diploma or higher in Chemistry or a scientific discipline.

Induction on company policies and procedures.

• Familiarity with the operation of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Job Info:

• Company: MSALABS
• Position: Laboratory Technician
• Work Location: Langley
• Country: CA

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