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By ALS Geochemistry

Dead Line: April 28, 2022

• Follow all health, safety and environment regulations;
• Receive work orders as they arrive in the laboratory with little or no supervision;
• Open and layout samples and paperwork to confirm all required samples have been received with little or no supervision;
• Enter all pertinent information into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS);
• Determine when client sample processing instructions are missing, incomplete or ambiguous;
• Maintain close liaison with Laboratory Manager and other lab staff to ensure the smooth delivery of our services to clients;
• Shipping and receiving duties as required, including processing of supplies receiving;
• Complete bottle orders, including tracking of bottle orders to ensure timely and accurate completion;
• Sample pickup driver as required on a fill-in basis;
• Ensure adherence to all procedures and policies (safety, quality, employment and technical);
• Transport samples into lab, some heavy lifting required (up to 23kg);
• Identify and resolve internal and external problems when they arise;
• Early morning and weekend and evening shifts may be required as needed;
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and adhere to strict QA/QC requirements;
• Use correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality;
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures;
• Other duties as assigned.

• Intermediate English communication skills required (auditory, verbal, written, and reading);
• Basic user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook), with basic computer skills;
• Accurate and efficient data entry skills;
• Well organized, with the ability to meet strict deadlines;
• Process oriented, with the ability to critically think in ambiguous situations;
• Work independently and as part of a team;
• Strong work ethic and willingness to take on varied tasks as required;
• Commitment to excellence and a client-focused attitude.

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent;
• Valid Provincial Class 5 driver’s license with clean driving history (Asset);
• Some experience working in a fast-paced, production, and/or preparation environment (asset);
• Knowledge from high school science courses and/or basic laboratory safety (asset);
• Experience working with chemicals or in a laboratory setting (ex. school) (asset).

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs./23 kg on a regular basis and carry for short distances;
• Manual dexterity to perform intricate and/or repetitive tasks;
• Ability to stand for up to a full shift;
• Ability to sit at a desk and do general office work, which includes periodic sedentary responsibilities;
• You may be exposed to unpleasant fumes;
• Please note that ALS operates 24/7 and will require day, afternoon, and graveyard shift work including weekends.