Laboratory Technician 1 - ARD

at  Company Bureau Veritas

Laboratory Technician 1 - ARD
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Date: Jul 31, 2024
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, CA
Company: Bureau Veritas
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!
Here are our Core Values:
Trusted
Responsible
Ambitious & Humble
Open & Inclusive
If these values resonate with you, Bureau Veritas is looking for a

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum Diploma from a Technician Institute (chemistry preferred) or post-secondary school education with at least 2 year laboratory experience
• Positive outlook with an ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Proficient in LIMS would be considered an asset
• Good time-management, communication, multi-tasking and priority setting skills
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible to a changing environment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Detail orientated & good record keeping skills
• Good hand-eye coordination, to use technical equipment with accuracy
• Ability to accurately follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and instructions
• Ability to learn quickly

BASIC PURPOSE:

Responsible for performing routine and non-routine tests, instrument calibration and maintenance, and to provide general lab support and report preparation support in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures and health and safety policies.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform analysis on both water and solids samples
• Perform sample preparation, water extractions, humidity cell and column maintenance & operation, static tests and analyses using manual and automated techniques including pH, conductivity, ORP, acidity, alkalinity and kinetic reporting
• Receiving, login, crushing, and pulverizing of client mining samples
• Maintain and calibrate technical equipment
• Maintain detailed and accurate records for QC control charting
• Assist with the set-up of lab tests for the analysts as necessary
• Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within holding time requirements
• Identify and communicate procedural non conformances with the lab manager
• Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabeling, sample mix-up and cross contamination between samples and other materials
• Provide general lab support
• Provide general report preparation support
• Provide manager with updates on workstation status including advance notification of any delays
• Adhere to Bureau Veritas Code of Ethics Policy
• Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program
• Participate, when requested in department and health and safety meetings
• Participate, when requested in internal and external audits
• Keep work area clean, neat and organized
• Maintain training records and relevant qualifications