Lab Technician

Salary Range: 26 to 32 (Currency: CAD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

Key Responsibilities

• Follow daily tasks assigned by leader/coordinator.
• Perform experiments accurately following SOPs, to meet project deliverables and timelines.
• Accurate data entry into data management software and data recording.
• Notifies leader of test variances or equipment issues requiring troubleshooting.
• Suggests changes to and revises SOPs as approved by leader/coordinator.
• Receives samples and/or supplies.
• Equipment maintenance and monitoring.
• Logs information in lab book /form and performs internal reviews of lab books/forms.
• Performs all work in a safe manner and ensures work areas are clean after use .
• Ensures consumables, chemicals and samples are well organized and tracked according to the designated method for their area.
• Day to day tasks may include, depending on the area of work:
• Internal testing for parameters using basic chemistry testing such as alkalinity, ammonia, nitrate, nitrite, hardness, sulphate, sulphide, ATP, and COD as per SOPs
• Entry of data into databases
• Other related duties as required.

About You

• Diploma in Bioscience or Chemical Technology;
• Strong organizational and communication skills, problem solving, and ability to work with confidential documents;
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues;
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite;
• Excellent written and oral communication;
• Experience with scientific record keeping, use of laboratory and testing equipment.