Laboratory Assistant Job In Canada

This position will assist with routine laboratory functions, such as preparing client samples for analysis and routine lab maintenance. You will be working independently and in a team environment, with an emphasis on providing quality and efficient service to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, subsampling, filtration, extraction, and digestion of samples of various matrices (including but not limited to soil, water, product, plant and animal tissue, etc.);
• Operate simple lab equipment such as pipettes, shakers, centrifuges, pH meters etc.;
• Prepare all required reagents, standards, reference materials, etc.;
• Generate worklists from LIMS software (training is provided);
• Carry out all required record-keeping & documentation;
• Perform all required quality control procedures;
• Follow the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) requirements;
• Monitor inventory of consumables;
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About You

• Good English communication skills required (auditory, verbal, written, and reading);
• Intermediate user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), with confident computer skills;
• Organized, analytical, and process oriented;
• High attention to detail;
• Strong problem solving skills;
• Ability to handle pressure from high sample volumes and competing turnaround times; Work independently and as part of a team;
• Strong work ethic and willingness to take on varied tasks as required;
  

Required Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required;
• Some experience working in a fast-paced, production, and/or preparation environment;
• Knowledge from high school science courses and/or basic laboratory safety is an asset;
• Experience working with chemicals or in a laboratory setting (ex. school) is an asset, but not required.
  

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs./14 kg on a regular basis and carry for short distances;
• Ability to sit or stand for a full shift;
• Manual dexterity to perform intricate and/or repetitive tasks;
• Wear issued personal protective equipment (PPE) such as dust masks, gloves etc., when required.

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