Laboratory Analyst
Bureau Veritas Group
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Alberta • Canada
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About the role
- Provide laboratory services for Plant Operations as well as support to the Plant Engineering and Projects teams.
- Analyze lab samples, develop/validate new methods, and communicate results.
- Perform physical and chemical testing of process samples utilizing ICP-OES, Spectroscopy, titrations and other instruments for materials testing.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and operate laboratory equipment.
- Support technical teams in executing experiments and non-routine lab testing using lab scale systems.
- Maintain sample receiving, data entry, and chemical inventory through LIMS.
- Provide timely processing and analysis of test samples in support of Plant Operations.
- Prepare manual or computerized calculations, worksheets, statistics and other data and material related to the process.
- Maintain the laboratory in a clean, tidy, and serviceable condition including managing sample waste disposal.
- Ensure that best practice is identified and implemented for laboratory procedures and data analysis.
- Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for laboratory operations including method validations and studies.
- Foster and maintain a positive culture; promote effective teamwork, a questioning mindset, and recognize failure as a learning opportunity.
- Complete training requirements for client site processes and gain a critical understanding of plant systems, process fundamentals, and plant operations.
- Demonstrate a positive safety culture within the laboratory and Plant Operations team.
- Maintain the laboratory in a safe condition in line with all applicable regulations.
- Ensure that all safety related conditions, accidents, and near misses are identified, reported, and investigated in line with company policy.
- Keep current/up to date on all training requirements.
- Ensure all laboratory chemicals and gas supplies are stored in a safe manner in line with applicable regulations.
- Ensure proper PPE is worn and maintained when necessary.
Requirements
- Post-Secondary school education with strong focus in chemistry/biology/environmental science or equivalent experience.
- 1-3 years of relevant, broad-based experience in a laboratory environment preferred.
- Sound knowledge of sample handling procedures to ensure continuity and integrity of samples, compliance with laboratory procedures and quality assurance procedures.
- Knowledge of, and experience with laboratory Occupational Health and Safety practices to handle hazardous materials by taking the necessary precaution.
- Excellent manual dexterity, record keeping, calculations and problem solving abilities.
- Flexible to perform varying duties to accommodate changing priorities.
- 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.
Benefits
- Base Pay Plus Location Allowance
- Health & Dental Coverage
- Life Insurance
- STD & LTD Coverage
- Company RRSP Match
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Professional Development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
laboratory serviceschemical testingICP-OESSpectroscopytitrationsLIMSmethod validationdata analysissample handling proceduresOccupational Health and Safety
Soft Skills
problem solvingtime managementcommunicationmulti-taskingdetail orientedflexibilityteamworkadaptabilitypositive outlooklearning ability