Lab Technician

Terrapure Environmental
Mississauga
CAD 80,000 - 100,000
Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Lab Technician to join our lead-acid battery recycling team. In this role, you will analyze refined lead and perform water testing to ensure quality control throughout production. Safety is a top priority due to lead exposure, so personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

The ideal candidate will conduct tests, document results, and collaborate with team members to maintain a safe and efficient environment while ensuring compliance with our Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA). A valid Class G driver’s license is also necessary. If you are committed to safety and quality in this recycling process, we encourage you to apply.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Participate in Audits for ISO + MECP
  • Support Health & Safety Program
  • Provide chemical and physical analysis in support of the Toronto facility operations.
  • Complete sample preparation, quality assurance and quality control of material.
  • Perform analytical tests on material and instrumentation methods for detailed trace level analysis
  • Responsible for data entry, laboratory record management, control charting, and for maintaining analytical method performance logs to ensure quality results.
  • Receiving and shipping approval of material and documentation, including production batch processing preparation.
  • Ensure that results, reports, and product release forms (including certificates of analysis) are completed, recorded and appropriately reported/distributed in a timely, efficient and professional manner.
  • Carry out neutralization and other treatments to manage, dispose of and recycle chemical products, and participate in developing new treatment processes
  • Operate Water Treatment Plant and associated record keeping
  • Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain working order of laboratory equipment.
  • Perform routine instrument preventative maintenance and calibrations.
  • Report concerns about samples, analytical results, and equipment problems to the Management Team.
  • Order, track and maintain inventory of day-to-day laboratory supplies and chemicals as required.
  • Provide technical support and onsite analytical chemistry expertise on assigned projects
  • Generate and maintain controlled documents
  • Maintain lab conformance to ISO 09001:2015
  • Operate and maintain air monitors in neighbourhood, along with record
  • Keeping and reviewing quarterly + annual reports

Experience, Skills & Education:

  • Previous laboratory experience in an industrial environment is preferred.
  • Chemical Lab Technician/Technologist diploma; A Bachelor’s degree is considered an asset.
  • Familiar with environmental regulations (CEPA, Ontario Reg. 347/558, TDG, etc.) as well as internal and external industry specifications that support the business is an asset.
  • Ability to adjust to rapidly shifting priorities, and to work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to provide clear, concise direction to plant staff to assure appropriate treatments are applied.
  • Sound ability to assess risks related to mixing chemical products.
  • Proven communication (written / verbal) and mathematical skills.
  • Effective organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong team player with the ability to work independently

Working Conditions

  • This position is performed primarily in an industrial laboratory setting. Our laboratory is organized, methodical; however.
  • Standing for a long period will be required, and you must have the ability to walk between the laboratory and the facility processing area.
  • This position will require you to retrieve samples from designated work areas within the facility with exposure to ambient conditions consisting of noise, dust, dirt, odors, hot & cold, wet conditions.
  • Rotating Day/Afternoon Shifts

Work Schedule:

This position will operate in an industrial setting that operates 24 hours per day, 5 days per week. You may be required to work additional hours and/or outside of regular scheduled hours to meet customer requirements.

This is a safety sensitive position. Offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of a drug and alcohol.

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