Bureau Veritas Minerals

Laboratory Technician

By Bureau Veritas Minerals

Dead Line: April 28, 2022

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, CA
 
Reporting directly to the Lab Manager / Operations Manager, the Lab Technician will perform lab analysis on petroleum samples; compile results quickly and reporting the results in a timely manner; responsible for sample management and process flow; responsible for relaying sample requirements for proper sample preparation for inspection and lab analysis; responsible for maintaining and adhering to Standard Operating Procedures, that equipment is in good working order and that operating supplies are continuously available so that testing results can be quickly provided back to the service user.
 
As a Lab Technician, your responsibilities are:
 
  • Conduct analysis of petroleum samples, compiling results and being responsible for following the standard operating procedures and controls
  • Preparation of samples for inspection, and perform other required lab analysis such as SQC and proficiency program samples
  • Coordinate sample management and process flow, as well as reporting analytical results in a timely and accurate manner
  • Maintain awareness of outstanding technical issues related to the laboratory as well as troubleshoot and calibrate lab instruments
  • Maintain the laboratory and equipment in functioning condition and perform preventative maintenance for all equipment and documentation as per ISO requirements
  • In compliance with the lab quality standards, efficiently maintain the work area and equipment to ensure that a clean contamination-free environment is created
  • Following testing protocols in a safe, timely, and accurate manner
  • Maintaining and monitoring consumables inventory and assist the manager with ordering supplies when required
  • Comply with professional practice and policy statement as per ISO requirements
  • Comply with all occupational safety regulations, laboratory safety procedures, and requirements of ISO
  • Other duties as assigned or required from time to time
 
You are an ideal Lab Technician if you have:
 
  • College or technical diploma or 1 to 3 years of laboratory experience in a similar laboratory environment
  • Experience in operating analytical instruments preferred but training will be provided
  • Excellent English, verbal and written
  • Strong interpersonal, be able to multi-task, good organizing and time management skills
  • Excellent attention to details and problem-solving skills
  • Work as part of a team and independently with minimum supervision when required
  • Able to work, weekends, holidays and be available for work on an on-call basis when needed
  • Good mathematics needed
  • Must have one vehicle with a valid driver’s license.
 

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