Company Description
Make an impact with SGS! With more than 94,000 employees and 2,600 offices and laboratories across the world, SGS is a silent force working hard behind the scenes to deliver quality and integrity to businesses across nine industries. As the world’s leader in providing inspection, verification, testing and certification services, Forbes ranked the SGS Group as one of the world’s top multinationals and one of the world’s most innovative companies. The Dow Jones Sustainability Index has also recognized the SGS Group for its sustainability processes. In Canada, SGS employs over 2,000 team members across 70 locations.
Job Description
This position will primarily be responsible for the preparation of agriculture (soil, greenhouse, feed, forage, grain) and food samples for analysis and other miscellaneous lab assistant duties in support of laboratory analysis in the lab.
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Sorting and logging of client samples
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Preliminary sample preparation (compositing, drying, grinding, dockage, splitting, homogenization, labelling)
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Daily monitoring of refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
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Organizing refrigerators and freezers.
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Defrosting of freezers, cleaning of refrigerators, water baths, N-Evap, dusting of computers, benches, etc.
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Cleaning fumehoods with support of technicians
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Ensuring proper archiving, returning, disposal of samples as per company policies and documentation of disposal date.
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Calibration of balances, pipettes, auto pipettors, syringes, etc, as per company guidelines.
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Washing glassware, cleaning and maintaining work area as necessary.
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Assist laboratory technicians as required
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Perform assigned laboratory techniques according to written procedures
Qualifications
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A minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) is required.
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A post secondary education (degree and/or diploma) in a Science related program (Chemistry, Biochemistry) is a strong asset.
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A minimum of 1 year of experience in a laboratory setting is a strong asset
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Proven ability to work efficiently in multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
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Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition.
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Ability to work well with others & independently.
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Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
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Works well under pressure.
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Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.
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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.
