Laboratory Assistant

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.

About the Position As a Lab Assistant, your primary role will be to assist with the preparation, analysis, and disposal of client samples and under supervision perform weighing task procedures using correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality, and adhere to safe laboratory practices by working in accordance with the ALS Health and Safety Program.

Specific Responsibilities 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 sample transferring;

Perform inventory count and advise supervisor or shift leaders of low levels of standard materials and weighing room items when required;

Responsible for training new staff in the weighing room;

Run specific gravity and moisture analysis;

Assist in certain leaching and filtration procedures when required;

Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures;

Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

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;

Basic English communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills;

Basic 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 Required  Qualifications Grade 12 education or equivalent required;

Knowledge in general sciences or analytical chemistry an asset;

Minimum of 3 months laboratory experience in analytical chemistry or related field an asset.

Physical Demands Ability to lift up to 20lbs;

Ability to sit and/or stand at a computer for up to 7.5 hours;

Manual dexterity to perform repetitive tasks.

Our benefits include:

An estimated hourly pay of $21.48 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)

Please note:

Benefits vary based on employee status.

Working at ALSThe 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 to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone MattersALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

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