ICP Sample Preparation Technician

About Us

A global company with a local presence. Headquartered in Ancaster, Actlabs is a Canadian owned company founded in 1987. We are recognized throughout the world as a leader in analytical testing and development services. With over 30 years of experience, our analytical laboratories provide high quality analysis impacting every aspect of our life including: Mining and Mineral Exploration, Agriculture, Cannabis, Environmental, Forensics, Life Sciences, Material Testing, Occupational Health and Petroleum Industries.

We’re investing for the future, implementing innovative strategies to allow us to continually strengthen and lead in the industries that we serve. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who wants to join an established and growing company. At Actlabs, we are committed to rewarding and retaining people who are passionate about making a positive impact in their professional and personal lives.

Education Required: B.Sc. or 2-year Technician/ 3-year Technology Diploma in Chemistry or any scientific/engineering discipline

Other Requirements:

1) Laboratory experience an asset

2) Common sense

3) Organized

4) Ability to handle several tasks at once

5) Able to work with little supervision

Responsibilities:

1) Compliance with ALL safety procedures including MSDS review for all chemicals used

2) Documentation of all training at the time of training

3) Sample dissolution according to Quality Operating Procedures (QOP) or standard methods

4) May include gravimetric and titrimetric testing according to Quality Operating Procedures (QOP) or standard methods

5) Maintaining stock of consumables in ICP supply room

6) General chemical and reagent preparations according to Quality Control Procedures (QCP)

7) Maintenance and cleanliness of work area and fumehoods/equipment used

8) Filling out and maintaining required logs

9) Maintenance of sample storage areas including sample storage logs

10) Assist in ensuring turnaround time meets LIMS due dates, by working overtime when required/authorized

11) Assist in maintaining general departmental housekeeping

12) May be assigned to train new Sample Preparation Technicians and Laboratory Technicians in the ICP/Chemistry Dept., ensuring training is in Compliance with ALL safety procedures

13) Any other tasks as determined by Lab Manager/Process Owner

Shift: Day Shift

We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace environment for all employees. Actlabs is proud to be an equal opportunity work environment.

Please note that applicants applying for Canadian job positions must be authorized to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ancaster, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?

Work Location: In person