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Bureau Vertias North America Lab Technician - Food Residue in British Columbia
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Job Title: Lab Technician - Food Residue
Reports to: Laboratory Supervisor / Laboratory Manager
Department: Food Residue
Location: Burnaby. B.C.
Full-Time
Basic Purpose:
Perform sample preparation / extractions of target compounds under specific matrices and methodology.
Key Accountability/Responsibilities:
Review LIMS summary reports to plan and organize daily work
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) when performing sample extraction and clean-up to ensure quality data is provided to the client
Identify any non-routine samples and seek guidance on procedures for handling
Ensure priority samples are included in workload in order to meet TAT specifications required by the client
Identify and communicate procedural non-conformances to Supervisor
Participate, when requested, in method troubleshooting and non-conformance investigations
Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabeling, sample mix-up and cross contamination between samples and other materials
Accurately prepare all reagents and standards required for the methodology
Provide general lab support
Provide supervisor/manager with updates on workstation status including advance notification of any delays
Adhere to Bureau Veritas Code of Ethics Policy
Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program
Participate, when requested in lab and health and safety meetings
Participate, when requested in internal and external audits
Keep work area clean, neat and organized and contribute to housekeeping program
Provide general lab support
Maintain training records and relevant qualifications
All other responsibilities as assigned
Skills and Knowledge:
Post-Secondary school education, preferably in sciences, or equivalent experience
Accurately follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and instructions
Detail oriented with accurate record keeping skills
Good time-management, communication, multi-tasking and priority setting skills
Strong computer skills
Positive outlook with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Adapts to a changing environment
Works both independently and as part of a team
Learns quickly
The job incumbent must be available for shift work, working on weekends and overtime
Working Conditions:
High level of work production in fast-paced lab environment. Can involve the repetition of the same process. Requires patience, tenacity and persistence
Flexible working hours, overtime and shift work
May involve long periods of standing
Some lifting and carrying (up to 40 lbs)
Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate equipment
Bureau Veritas is proud to be committed to providing fair and competitive pay.
The salary range for this role is $19.97 - $21.69
Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.
Competitive, equitable salary with top-tier health benefits, dental, and vision insurance in addition to:
WE ARE day and a FLOATER day
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Access to the Employee Purchase Programs