Laboratory Technician 1 - ARD

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If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest minds, Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade might be the place for you!

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Ambitious & Humble

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If these values resonate with you, Bureau Veritas is looking for a:


Laboratory Technician 1

Department: ARD
Location: Burnaby, B.C.

Full-Time

Job Overview and Responsibilities:


Responsible for performing routine tests, instrument calibration and maintenance, and to provide

general lab support in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures and health and

safety policies.


Key Accountability/Responsibilities: What specifically is this job expected to accomplish?

Perform analysis on both water and solids samples
Perform sample preparation, water extractions, humidity cell maintenance & operation, static tests and
analyses using manual and automated techniques including pH, conductivity, ORP, acidity, alkalinity

and kinetic reporting

Receiving, login, crushing, and pulverizing of client mining samples
Maintain and calibrate technical equipment
Maintain detailed and accurate records for QC control charting
Assist with the set-up of lab tests for the analysts as necessary
Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within
holding time requirements

Identify and communicate procedural non conformances with the lab manager
Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabeling, sample mix-up and cross
contamination between samples and other materials

Provide general lab support
Provide 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 department and health and safety meetings
Participate, when requested in internal and external audits
Keep work area clean, neat and organized
Maintain training records and relevant qualifications
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Skills and Knowledge: What skills and knowledge are used to carry out job responsibilities and solve problems?


Minimum Diploma from a Technician Institute (chemistry preferred) or post-secondary school education
with at least 1 year laboratory experience

Positive outlook with an ability to work in a fast paced environment
Proficient in LIMS would be considered an asset
Good time-management, communication, multi-tasking and priority setting skills
Ability to be adaptable and flexible to a changing environment
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Detail orientated & good record keeping skills
Good hand-eye coordination, to use technical equipment with accuracy
Ability to accurately follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and instructions
Ability to learn quickly

Work Relationships


Internal: Customer Service, Quality Assurance, Technical Support Groups, Human Resources, peers for
support and information


Working Conditions: physical work environment, physical effort, visual and listening attention, and travel


High level of work production in fast paced lab environment
May require flexible workings hours, overtime and shift work
May involve long periods of standing
Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate PPE
Physically challenged position and working environment involving heavy lifting, operating rock crushing
equipment – working condition can be dusty


Benefits:


Health & Dental Coverage
Life Insurance
STD & LTD Coverage
Company RRSP match
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Professional Development

Bureau Veritas is proud to be committed to providing fair and competitive pay.


The salary range for this role is $1+-$20.50 an hour.


Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.

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