Laboratory 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. in Chemistry or any scientific/engineering discipline, a minimum of a 2-year Technician/Technology Diploma and two years experience in a commercial laboratory, or a 3-year Technician/Technology Diploma and one year experience in a commercial laboratory

Shifts

Days (8:00am-4:00pm), Afternoons (3:00pm-11:00pm)

Requirements

- Common sense.

- Organized.

- Ability to handle several tasks at once.

- Able to work with little supervision.

- Computer skills an asset.

Responsibilities

May include some or all of the following; or any other tasks assigned directly or indirectly by the Manager.

- Sample weighing when required.

- Sample dissolution using the required wet chemical techniques.

- Gravimetric testing.

- General chemical and reagent preparations for testing.

- Instrumental analysis which may include: ICPMS, ICP, FIMS, LECO and AA.

- Use of LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System).

- Maintenance of equipment in working order and required logs, files, etc, for area of testing.

- Assist in ensuring turnaround time meets clients and Manager’s requirements of two weeks from receipt by working overtime when required.

- Assist in maintaining departmental housekeeping.

- Documentation of all training at time of training.

- Comply with ALL safety procedures including handling of all chemicals as per their MSDS.

- Any other tasks as determined by Lab Manager/Process Owner.

Additional Information

Benefits Package

As health and safety is our priority, we have taken additional steps from the onset of the pandemic to provide a covid-19 free work environment for our team.

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.

Submit cover letter, resume including the position title in the subject line via e-mail.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kamloops, BC V1S 1S2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person