Laboratory Technician - Mississauga, ON at Intertek

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Sep, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

05 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Material Testing, Structural Testing, Field Inspection, Quality Testing, Mathematics, Analytical Tasks, Tool Proficiency, Time Management, Chemical Handling, Technical Documentation

Industry

International Trade and Development

Description

Lab Technician Intertek is searching for a Lab Technician to join our Building & Construction team in our Mississauga, ON office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Product Testing and Regulatory Compliance! What you'll do: • Receives, examines and records through a login process, inbound samples for testing. • Delivers test samples to the sample staging area. • Monitors the availability of supplies needed for testing processes and makes any needs for such supplies known to the Laboratory Manager/Supervisor. • Conducts testing on a wide range of products and materials used in construction of residential and commercial buildings such as insulation, windows, doors, wall/flooring assemblies, guardrails, roofing, glass panels and so forth. • Perform material and structural testing such as tensile, compression, flexural, dynamic wind, static air pressure, impact energy, thermal conductivity, water vapor transmission and so forth. • Conducts field inspection and quality testing on various construction projects such as guardrail load testing, air and water leakage on windows, door, and curtain walls. • Verifies and communicates results obtained, and makes appropriate entries into instrument logs, control charts, calibration records, laboratory worksheets, and any other media, whether print or electronic, required, assuring the validity and traceability of the information. • Maintains documentation, equipment, and work areas in a neat, orderly and safe condition. • Assists in the training of less experienced employees. • Carries out all of the above responsibilities in a supportive manner with adherence to the Company’s Safety Policy and Procedures, Quality Management System, Ethics Policy, Environmental Management System, Vision and Strategy, and exercises good judgment, common sense, and diplomacy. • Other duties related to the above, as assigned • Carrying out all responsibilities in a supportive manner with total adherence to: the Company’s Health, Safety and Environmental Policies and Procedures, Quality Management System, Compliance and Ethics Policies, Vision, Mission and Strategy, and exercises good judgment, common sense, and diplomacy. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • Completion of a University or College program in building construction, mechanical engineering, and/or material sciences. • Testing experience or formal physic or mechanical education is an advantage. • Experience in materials field testing and inspection, laboratory testing of construction products, and knowledge in reading test standards CORE COMPETENCIES • Good verbal communication skills. • Proficient at mathematics. • Ability to perform analytical tasks. • Manual skill with tools and power tools. • Protocol, procedure and safety oriented. VALUE ADDED COMPETENCIES • Organized with time management skills. • Experience in handling chemical and petroleum products. • High tolerance for job pressure. • An ability to work and communicate with persons of diverse personalities and backgrounds. This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties. Salary & Benefits Information The salary range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00 per year or hourly. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. In addition to competitive compensation packages, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, RRSP with company match, tuition reimbursement and more. Intertek’s Commitment Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth. Our Culture of Total Quality Assurance Intertek promotes a culture where motivated, customer-oriented employees can flourish, experience professional fulfillment, and reach their highest potential. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. A career with Intertek offers rewarding opportunities to help companies around the world develop products that are used safely by millions of people every day. Intertek is the trusted advisor to many of the world’s leading brands, companies, and governments, and has earned a reputation for accuracy, reliability, integrity, and technical competence. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. We Value Diversity Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. For individuals with Disabilities, who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.canada@intertek.com [hr.canada@intertek.com] Please apply online at Intertek Canada Careers (oraclecloud.com) [https://hcog.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2/] This position is to fill a vacancy. *Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site.

Responsibilities

The technician is responsible for receiving samples and conducting a wide range of material and structural tests on construction products. They also perform field inspections and maintain detailed documentation to ensure the validity and traceability of results.