Administrative Laboratory Assistant

AtkinsRéalis; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Administrative Laboratory Assistant

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place!

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc. is seeking an Administrative Laboratory Assistant to join Materials Laboratory team in our Vaughan, Ontario location.

Location – Vaughan, ON

Your role within the team

• Provides administrative lab support, ensures work is performed in accordance with all requirements of the Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories (CCIL) and Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) accredited and licensed laboratory.
• Receives, assesses sample submissions and stores laboratory samples for analysis; reviews accompanying sample chain of custody for accuracy and ensures submissions are in conformity with regulations, laboratory policies and procedures. Creates service requests. Communicates any nonconformity or deficiency to clients.
• Updates and maintains records. Logs samples and test registrations in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and maintains submission forms and labels for pre-logged samples for distribution and various AtkinsRéalis offices / laboratories.
• Monitors, orders and maintains supplies / resource materials for laboratory or other locations.
• Communicates with Laboratory Supervisor / Manager, lab staff, various clients and general public. Responds to inquiries and complaints utilizing in-depth knowledge of procedures and regulations for Laboratory Projects.
• Facilitates the pick-up and delivery of laboratory personal protective equipment, including laboratory common supply.
• Performs varied administrative tasks.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate

• High School or College diploma from a Canada / Ontario accredited program or related field of study with experience working in a laboratory or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three (3) or more years experience in materials laboratory administration. Experience using Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) or a similar information management system. Experience with high volume data entry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, OneNote and SharePoint. Ability to utilize other software relevant to AtkinsRéalis Vaughan Laboratory.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and to set priorities, plan and execute tasks, meet competing deadlines often within time restraints. Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to respond to staff courteously.
• Willing to gain work experience as required to apply for the Certified Administrative designation in the Province of Ontario.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.