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Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Reports to (title): Laboratory Supervisor / Laboratory Manager
Department: Laboratory
Basic Purpose: What is the overall function of the job?
- Results oriented to produce high quality defensible analytical data, safely and on time by following applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
- Perform sample preparation / extractions of target compounds under specific matrices and provides general lab support in the analysis of samples
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Key Accountability/Responsibilities: What specifically is this job expected to accomplish?
- Review LIMS summary reports to plan and organize daily work
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) when conducting following work:
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- Perform sample preparation and procedures prior to analyses
- Perform some basic testing procedures
- Identify any non-routine samples and seek guidance on procedures for handling
- Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within holding time requirements.
- Identify and communicate procedural non-conformances to Supervisor
- Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabelling, sample mix-up and cross contamination between samples and other materials.
- Provide general lab support
- Provide supervisor/manager with updates on workstation status including advance notification of any delays
- Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program
- Participate, when requested in department and Health & Safety meetings
- Participate, when requested in internal and external audits
- Keep work area clean, neat and organized
- Maintain training records and relevant qualifications
- All other responsibilities as assigned
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Skills and Knowledge: What skills and knowledge are used to carry out job responsibilities and solve problems?
- Post-Secondary school education or equivalent experience
- Accurately follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and instructions
- Detail oriented with accurate record keeping skills.
- Good time-management, communication, multi-tasking and priority setting skills.
- Strong computer skills
- Positive outlook with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Adapts to a changing environment
- Works both independently and as part of a team
- Learns quickly
Work Relationships
- Internal: Laboratory Operations, Customer Service and Sample Logistics Departments
- External:
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Working Conditions: physical work environment, physical effort, visual and listening attention, and travel
- High level of work production in fast-paced lab environment. Can involve the repetition of the same process. Requires patience, tenacity and persistence
- Flexible working hours, overtime and shift work
- May involve long periods of standing
- Some lifting and carrying (up to 40 lbs)
- Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate equipment
