Laboratory Analyst

at  Bureau Veritas Laboratories

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, Maxxam might be the place for you!

IMAGINE BEING SURROUNDED BY THE BRIGHTEST MINDS IN THE INDUSTRY.

Maxxam Analytics, the largest privately owned analytical laboratory network in Canada, is looking for a

SKILLS:

• Accurately follows SOP’s and instructions.

EDUCATION:

• SC., technical diploma or equivalent experience.

• Ensures a high level of accuracy in sample prep and analysis.
• Prioritizes daily workload to accommodate daily rushes.
• Understands analysis procedures and problem-solves issues.
• Provides input to corrective action procedures.
• Ensures that instruments and equipment are appropriately maintained.
• Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) when conducting following work:
• Performs sample preparation and procedures prior to analyses.
• Performs some basic testing procedures.
• Identifies any non-routine samples and seeks guidance on procedures for handling.
• Experience with the analysis of routine inorganic parameters is required
• May be involved in developing SOP’s and general work instructions.
• Provides training and guidance to more junior staff.
• Reviews LIMS summary reports to plan and organize daily work.
• Meets quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensures samples are analyzed within holding time requirements.
• Identifies and communicates non-conformances to Supervisor.
• Employs proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabeling, sample mix-up and cross contamination between samples and other materials.
• Provides Supervisor/Manager with updates on workstation status including advance notification of any delays.
• Adheres to Maxxam Code of Ethics Policy.
• Supports and complies with all Maxxam policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program.
• Participates, when requested in lab and Health & Safety meetings.
• Participates, when requested in internal and external audits.
• Keeps work area clean, neat and organized.
• Provides general lab support.
• Maintains training records and relevant qualifications.
• All other responsibilities as assigned.