Inorganic Laboratory Technician

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world. In Canada, SGS employs over 2,000 team members across 70 locations.

Job Description

Compensation: $20.50 per hour

• 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
• Paid time off

This position will conduct a wide variety of testing and analysis on base and precious metal ores, industrial minerals and materials.

• Use an applied approach in performing moderate technological functions within laboratory or pilot plant operations.
• Design, develop, test, install and operate equipment and systems.
• Conduct applied research and experimental testing.
• Compile and analyze data and prepare reports.
• Receive, inspect, sort and label client samples.
• Work with pipettes, burettes, side arm flasks, buchners, pH meters.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment or components.
• Calibrate and set up equipment prior to analysis.
• Maintain a clean working environment.
• Follow all company Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
• Follow all Quality system protocols and report any discrepancies to the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Education: A post-secondary education (three-year diploma) in a Science related program (Chemistry, Metallurgical Engineering Technology, etc.) is required.
• Preferably a Chemical technician/technology diploma.
• Experience: A minimum of 1 – 3 years of experience in a laboratory setting is an asset.
• Good hand/eye coordination when handling samples and various equipment.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work well under pressure during high (peak) workloads and to balance conflicting demands of high volume versus quality of results.
• Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.
• Travel to other SGS locations or client locations may be required from time to time.

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative