Lab Tech Assistant

Summary

The Laboratory Tech Assistant is responsible for day-to-day analysis of samples arriving in the laboratory ensuring they meet proper specifications.

This is a regular full-time position based in Delta. The regular working hours are Monday through Friday. However, hours of work can change based on the operational needs of the business.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides chemical & physical QA/QC analysis in support of the lower mainland facility operations

• Ensures incoming samples are received, processed accurately, completed in a timely manner and archived

• Responsible for reporting concerns about samples, analytical results and equipment problems to the Laboratory Supervisor

• Assists in the development and implementation of QA/QC policies and procedures

• Maintains laboratory housekeeping standards in accordance with the Laboratory Manual and industry accepted laboratory practices

• Performs routine instrument preventative maintenance

• Ordering, tracking and maintaining inventory of day-to-day laboratory supplies as required

• Provides technical support on assigned projects

• Provides insight into and interpretation of analytical results

• Familiar with internal and external industry specifications that support the business

• Ensures that results, reports & product release forms (including certificates of analysis) are completed, recorded and appropriately reported/distributed in a timely, efficient and professional manner.

• Maintains a good general knowledge of the process, the products and the customers

• Comply with Corporate & regulatory policies and procedures.

• Understands and uses the Workplace Hazardous Material Information System

• Maintains the Laboratory S.D.S. database

Experience & Education

• Valid Class 5 Driver's License and a fairly clean commercial driving abstract is required

• Post-secondary education in environmental sciences, chemistry, biology, or equivalent is strongly preferred

• Prior experience in hazardous waste industry or related field would be a definite asset

• Technical knowledge in lab packing, unknown identification and hazard assessments are highly desirable

• Working knowledge in BC Hazardous Waste Regulation, Transportation of Dangerous Goods and WHMIS

• Use of Air Purifying respirator (APR) requires individual to be clean shaven.

• Strong proficiency in computer and mobile device operation, including effective utilization of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Windows, and other software applications.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform physical tasks including shoveling, lifting, moving containers and other heavy materials

• Energetic, detail oriented with excellent organizational, problem solving, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Enthusiastic self-starter with a strong work ethic and proven track record for success

• Adaptive to constant changes in business environment and demands

• Reliable team player that is supportive of co-workers

• Prior knowledge in First Aid / CPR, H2S Alive, Fall Protection awareness, NORM Awareness would be an asset

• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, such as Excel, Word and Outlook