Laboratory Assistant, Specialty Assay

Laboratory Assistant, Specialty Assay

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

As a Lab Assistant, your primary role will be to assist with the preparation, analysis, and disposal of client samples and under supervision perform routine laboratory procedures.

• Weigh samples, look for boxes, scan boxes to location and return them to the proper location after weighing;
• Sort and organize boxes and labels;
• Clean and maintain orders of lab wares and ensure they are returned to the proper location;
• Adhere to clean-up schedules to ensure that balances and weigh stations are clean, tidy and in working order;
• Perform other clean-up tasks as required;
• Maintain inventory records for standard materials & certain weighing room items;
• Report equipment/ balance breakdowns to supervisor;
• Report any quality issue (e.g., coarse sample, mix‑up) to supervisors and/or lead hands;
• Maintaining balance verification records and ensure the staff in the weighing room adhere to all routine balance maintenance schedules;
• Perform fluoride fusions, sample transferring;
• Perform inventory count and advise supervisor or shift leaders of low levels of supplies, standards or chemicals required for continued operation;
• Run specific gravity, moisture and density analysis;
• Perform certain leaching and filtration procedures;
• Load samples for CO2 or LECO instruments with minimum supervision;
• Handling routine digestion procedures;
• Running pH and conductivity independently;
• Responsible for training new staff in the weighing room;
• May assist Lab Analysts (T) in training of A3;
• Use correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality;
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures;
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.

• Strong analytical and mechanical skills;
• Organized and highly motivated individual;
• Excellent hand eye coordination;
• Detail oriented individual with a strong commitment to quality;
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team;
• Ability to effectively handle a high volume of work and time critical issues;
• Intermediate English communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills;
• Intermediate computer skills including MS Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Familiarity with any of the following would be an asset:
• Calibration of routine instruments;
• Evaluation of QC Checks and calibration standards;
• Analyses of all partial and total digestions;
• Chemical and physical interferences in geological analyses;
• Detection limits;
• Precision;
• Calibration;

• Diploma or Degree in Science preferred, with a concentration in Chemistry or Chemical Sciences preferred;
• Minimum of 6 months laboratory experience in analytical chemistry or related field preferred.

• Ability to lift up to 20lbs;
• Ability to sit and/or stand for up to 7.5 hours per day;
• Manual dexterity to perform repetitive tasks;
• Please note that ALS operates 24/7 and will require day, afternoon, and graveyard shift work including weekends.

• An estimated hourly pay of $22.23 CAD at the time of posting. Individual compensation is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training.
• Comprehensive benefit package specific to your work status (including extended medical, dental, and vision coverage, access to company perks, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs)
• Additional vacation days for years of service
• Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company
• Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e‑learnings and more)

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.

At ALS, you’ll be supported…