Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Reports to (title): Laboratory Supervisor / Laboratory Manager

Department: Laboratory

Basic Purpose: What is the overall function of the job?

• Results oriented to produce high quality defensible analytical data, safely and on time by following applicable Standard Operating Procedures.

• Perform sample preparation / extractions of target compounds under specific matrices and provides general lab support in the analysis of samples

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

• Review LIMS summary reports to plan and organize daily work

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) when conducting following work:

  • Perform sample preparation and procedures prior to analyses
  • Perform some basic testing procedures
  • Identify any non-routine samples and seek guidance on procedures for handling

• Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within holding time requirements.

• Identify and communicate procedural non-conformances to Supervisor

• Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabelling, sample mix-up and cross contamination between samples and other materials.

• Provide general lab support

• Provide supervisor/manager with updates on workstation status including advance notification of any delays

• Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program

• Participate, when requested in department and Health & Safety meetings

• Participate, when requested in internal and external audits

• Keep work area clean, neat and organized

• Maintain training records and relevant qualifications

• All other responsibilities as assigned

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

• Post-Secondary school education or equivalent experience

• 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

Work Relationships

• Internal: Laboratory Operations, Customer Service and Sample Logistics Departments

• External:

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

• High level of work production in fast-paced lab environment. Can involve the repetition of the same process. Requires patience, tenacity and persistence

• Flexible working hours, overtime and shift work

• May involve long periods of standing

• Some lifting and carrying (up to 40 lbs)

• Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate equipment