Weigh Room Technician

Job Description

Please note this position includes days, overnights, and weekends

- Perform weighing techniques for schemes including Fire Assay, Acid Digests, Fusions, Leco, TIC, MMI and others as per SGS’ Standard Operating Procedures. 
- Perform simple bench tests including LOI, specific gravity and moisture analysis. 
- Perform calibration verification and set up of equipment prior to analysis. 
- Ensure that paperwork and SLIMS information matches the physical samples 
- Examine samples for suitability, i.e. check fineness and available quantity are appropriate for required analysis 
- Data entry into SLIMS, e.g. weights, verification information and sample comments 
- Maintain and record equipment calibrations. 
- Carries out routine equipment maintenance under the direction of his/her supervisor. 
- Maintains a clean working environment. 
- Clean labware as required. 
- Assist the supervisor in training of new Technicians. 
- Follow all company health, safety and environmental policies. 
- May be asked to work in other areas of the Geochemistry laboratory sections when required. 
- May be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications

- Education: Minimum High school diploma (or equivalent) is required
- A post-secondary education (degree and/or diploma) in a Science related program (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering) is a strong asset.
- Previous experience in a laboratory environment is a strong asset.

Additional Information

Salary: starting at $19 per hour.

Some benefit highlights:

• 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision 
• Paid time off
• RRSP Program Eligibility 

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.

Compensation: N/A to 19 (CAD) (HOURLY)