Laboratory Technician - Agriculture and Life Sciences Division

A global company with a local presence. Actlabs is a Canadian owned company founded in 1+87. We are recognized throughout the world as a leader in analytical testing and development services. With over 30 years of experience, our analytical laboratories provide high quality analysis impacting every aspect of our life including: Mining and Mineral Exploration, Agriculture, Cannabis, Environmental, Forensics, Life Sciences, Material Testing, Occupational Health and Petroleum Industries.

We’re investing for the future, implementing innovative strategies to allow us to continually strengthen and lead in the industries that we serve. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who wants to join an established and growing company.

Job Title: Laboratory Technician - Agriculture and Life Sciences Division

Purpose: This position will be responsible for performing testing services and operations based on specific analytical requirements that may include regional and international analysis. Special emphasis will be placed on Life Sciences/Agriculture samples, handling all types of samples including soil, plant, fertilizer, manure, feed, pharmaceuticals and related materials.

Education Required: Post-secondary degree in a science program

Other Requirements:

Familiar with laboratory procedures.
Familiar with basic lab equipment
Familiar with QA/QC protocol and GLP
Thrives in a fast-paced environment
Customer focused and can work with minimal supervision
High energy and will be willing to work extended hours when required
Excellent communication skills
Critical Thinker
Knowledge of farm practices and terminology is an asset
Flexible, willing to work all lab tasks as needed
Responsibilities:

Provide hands on bench top analysis for customer samples.
Operate and maintain analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC, and other relevant lab equipment
Maintain analytical equipment to ensure operational requirements are met.
Provide detailed support to testing and help develop customized customer support services using various media.
Work under established ISO 17025 and or GLP quality systems.
Establish and manage day to day tasks.
Identify bottle necks and assist in streamlining operations.
Ensure data is released in a timely manner and accordance with turnaround times.
Ensure compliance with all safety requirements and procedures committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace
Follow up, identify and communicate incidents that require immediate attention within the division.
Assist in other various lab departments as required
Ensure analysis is performed without delay
Any other tasks as determined by the supervisor
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Ancaster, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you legally able to work in Canada? (Y/N)
How many years of laboratory experience do you have?
Education:

Secondary School (required)
Work Location: In person

Canada
Ontario
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