They’re responsible for various tasks that follow strict guidelines and regulations, including protecting the accuracy and efficiency of experiments while keeping labs organised.
A Lab Technician is a professional who is involved in every aspect of laboratory work, from recording data to maintaining equipment.
Lab Technician responsibilities include:
- Receiving, labeling and analysing samples (blood, toxic, tissue etc.)
- Designing and executing laboratory testing according standard procedures
- Conducting experiments under defined conditions to verify/reject various types of hypotheses using refined scientific methods
Job brief
We are looking for a qualified Lab Technician to undertake a variety of laboratory procedures of technical nature. You will be handling sensitive equipment to analyse samples or substances and conduct tests reporting findings to a laboratory manager.
The ideal candidate will have experience in working under possibly hazardous conditions (e.g. pathogens or chemicals). He/She will be well-trained to maintain safety conditions and will be passionate for doing work that makes things move forward.
The goal is to optimize lab procedures and succeed in producing reliable and important results that can be used to make a difference.
Responsibilities
- Organize and store all chemicals substances, fluids and compressed gases according to safety instructions
- Record all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility
- Maintain equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies
- Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment
- Receive, label and analyse samples (blood, toxic, tissue etc.)
- Design and execute laboratory testing according standard procedures, make observations and interpret findings
- Conduct experiments under defined conditions to verify/reject various types of hypotheses using refined scientific methods
Job details
- LocationVarious locations Chetwynd, , BC
Sparwood, , BC
- Salary$$20.00 to $30.00HOUR hourly for 40 to 60 hours per week
- Terms of employmentPermanent employment
Full time - Overtime
- Start dateStarts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Long term benefits
- vacancies2 vacancies
- Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
- Specific Skills
- Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests and analyses; Assist in developing and conducting sampling and analysis; Prepare solution of gas or liquid, reagents, and sample formulations; Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus and prepare solutions of gas and liquid, reagents and sample formulations; Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results
- Area of Work Experience
- Quality assurance and control
- Additional Skills
- MS Office
- Analytical Techniques
- Spectroscopy; Chromatography; Spectrometry by Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP)
- Area of Specialisations
- Analytical chemistry
- Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Type of Industry Experience
- Mineral resources and/or mining
- Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment; Attention to detail
- Work Location Information
- Rural area; Willing to relocate
- Chemical Technologist Specific Skills
- Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests and analyses; Assist in developing and conducting sampling and analysis; Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus and prepare solutions of gas and liquid, reagents and sample formulations; Conduct or assist in air and water quality testing and assessments, environmental monitoring and protection activities, and development of and compliance with standards; Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results
- Chemical Technician Specific Skills
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus and prepare solutions of gas and liquid, reagents and sample formulations; Compile records for analytical studies
- Personal Suitability
- Accurate; Judgement; Organised
- Health benefits
- Health care plan; Dental plan; Vision care benefits; Paramedical services coverage
- Long term benefits
- Group insurance benefits
Benefits
Health benefits
Health care plan, Dental plan, Vision care benefits, Paramedical services coverage
Long term benefits
Group insurance benefits
How to apply
By email
soregan@navanalabs.com
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include when submitting your application:
- Cover letter
- Proof of the requested certifications
Advertised until
2022-06-06