Sample Preparation Technician
at SGS
Sherwood Park, AB, Canada -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 30 Oct, 2024 | Not Specified | 31 Jul, 2024 | 1 year(s) or above | Disabilities,Agriculture,Biology,Secondary Education | No | No |
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Description:
Company Description
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description
This position will primarily be responsible for the preparation of seed samples for analysis and other miscellaneous laboratory assistant duties in support of analysis in the lab.
Responsibilities:
- Sample preparation.
- Plating and planting of seed samples.
- Ensuring proper archiving, returning, disposal of samples as per company policies.
- Archive documents and maintain a log.
- Washing, cleaning and maintaining work area as necessary.
- Assist in maintaining standards inventory.
- Maintain a clean working environment.
- Assist Laboratory Technicians as required.
- Perform assigned laboratory techniques according to written procedures.
- Conduct other minor laboratory duties that may be assigned.
- Complying to all Quality procedures and policies, and reporting discrepancies to Operations Manager.
- Follow all company health, safety and environmental policies.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of a High School diploma
- A post secondary education (degree and/or diploma) in a Science related program (Biology, Agriculture) is a strong asset.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in a laboratory setting is a strong asset
- Must be comfortable with numerals in order to monitor data on a computer screens.
- Excellent visual acuity
- Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
- Proven ability to work efficiently in multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
Additional Information
SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.
Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada
Responsibilities:
- Sample preparation.
- Plating and planting of seed samples.
- Ensuring proper archiving, returning, disposal of samples as per company policies.
- Archive documents and maintain a log.
- Washing, cleaning and maintaining work area as necessary.
- Assist in maintaining standards inventory.
- Maintain a clean working environment.
- Assist Laboratory Technicians as required.
- Perform assigned laboratory techniques according to written procedures.
- Conduct other minor laboratory duties that may be assigned.
- Complying to all Quality procedures and policies, and reporting discrepancies to Operations Manager.
- Follow all company health, safety and environmental policies
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:1.0Max:6.0 year(s)
Hospital/Health Care
Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D
Technician
Diploma
A science related program (biology agriculture is a strong asset
Proficient
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Sherwood Park, AB, Canada