Laboratory Technician

MSALABS is an experienced global provider of geochemical laboratory services to the exploration and mining industries in Canada, the USA and around the world. We have a rapidly growing network of laboratories in key mining regions around the world to limit lead times and transit costs and we employ the latest hi-tech analysis equipment.

This position will be located at our head office in Langley, BC. We are looking for a dedicated and detail orientated self-starter who has the following skills and experience:

Responsibilities:

Chemical Analysis

- Perform weighing and wet chemistry tasks in accordance with documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and recognized reference methods.

- Responsible for Wet Chemistry digestion parameters.

- Weighing, preparing samples and/or jars and performing routine analysis while maintaining adequate production, quality control and turnaround times.

- Perform general laboratory tasks including, but not limited to washing vessels, glassware and other laboratory apparatus, bulking up and transferring solutions.

Ǫuality Control

- Monitor quality control results and report any deviations to the Laboratory Supervisor or designated person.

- Perform scheduled verification (intermediate checks) of critical equipment (weight, volume, temperature, calibration standards as applicable). Prepare chemical solutions as described in the relevant SOPs and has a clear understanding of pass/fail criteria.

- Fill in the appropriate forms/logs/records. Recording of equipment performance, general maintenance of lab equipment and problems encountered in maintenance logbook and in accordance with the ISO17025 requirements.

- Assist with all quality and health, safety, and environmental (HSE) incident investigations.

Data Management

- Assist with prepping and weighing samples for ensuring a minimum of target samples are processed per shift.

- Maintain accurate records of sample preparation and quality control results.

Safety and Compliance

- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) protocols, including lead control measures.

- Act in a safe and professional manner, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and practicing good housekeeping.

- Report any unsafe conditions or nonconforming events related to customer samples to the Laboratory Supervisor or designated person.

- Report any deviation from documented procedures to the Laboratory Supervisor or designated person.

- Monitoring the performance and maintenance of the instruments.

Collaboration

- Assist in coordinating sample movement between different laboratory areas.

- Understand and troubleshoot the analyses and provide input to corrective action procedures.

- Provide technical support and training to other staff employed in the section from time

to time.

Experience

- 1-2 years’ experience in the relevant field at a commercial laboratory or equivalent

experience.

- Technical Diploma or higher in Chemistry or a scientific discipline.

Induction on company policies and procedures.

Skills

- Able to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.

- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.

- Detail orientated and ability to work very well under pressure.

- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.