CARO Analytical is an environmental and food testing laboratory, and the home of charismatic scientists driven to make the world safer and healthier. Whether it’s helping clean up contaminated sites, ensuring clean water for Canadians, or supporting food safety programs, CARO delivers the critical data that drives impactful change.
Guided by our core values—’We’ve Got Chemistry,’ ‘Big Picture Sidekicks,’ and ‘Ahead of the Curve’—we foster a workplace that values collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
Join CARO if you’re ready to bring your authentic self, embrace curiosity, and lead your own journey of development. In return, we are committed to cultivating a work environment where your ideas and growth matter, one where you are given the opportunity to thrive and have a meaningful impact on the world around you.
DESCRIPTION: Metals Laboratory Analyst – Richmond, BC (Full Time)
As a Metals Lab Analyst for CARO Analytical Services’ growing laboratory network, your main responsibilities will include:
- Perform all required quality control procedures.
- Ensure that work is conducted in adherence with quality standards.
- Maintain logs and record as required by quality documents.
- Follow analytical methods in accordance with SOPs and specific study requirements.
- Prepare all required reagents, standards, reference materials, etc.
- Perform sample preparation using documented procedures. - filtration, screening, extraction and digestion.
- Review and validate generated test data.
- Carry out all required record-keeping and documentation and assist in sample flow and archiving as well as data archiving.
- Dispose samples according to local regulations.
- Operate instrumentation and process analytical data.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate instrumentation.
- Assist in developing new and revising existing SOPs and validation schedules.
- Independently perform analysis of water, soil, tissue, food and cannabis samples using ICPMS/ICPMSMS and/or Mercury Analyzer.
- Carry out all required data processing (i.e., calculations, data review, data entry, archival, etc.).
- Assist to restock laboratory consumables/chemicals, and general laboratory clean-up and maintenance (when needed) and complete other administrative duties as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- University or College degree/diploma in related discipline.
- 2+ years of data processing/review is preferred.
- 1+years of experience in lab experience is preferred.
- Proficient with standard computer software (MS Office, LIMS, etc.)
- Must be a self-starter with strong solution-oriented thought process.
- Ability to recognize and react to changing work demands.
- Must be capable of managing time effectively and multi-tasking, as necessary.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
- Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access etc.).
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work from home
Work Location: In perso
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