Laboratory Assistant, Specialty Assay
ALS is a global leader in testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in a wide range of industries around the world. Using advanced technologies and innovative methods, we help our clients leverage data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.
Our people are the heart of our business, driving testing solutions and innovations to solve complex challenges and create lasting value for our clients. But most importantly, our people care – for each other and for the work we do. With over 20,000 team members across 70 countries, you’ll be part of a global network. Learn more about what makes our workplace great here.
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Laboratory Assistant, Specialty Assay
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 routine laboratory procedures.
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 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.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- 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
Required Qualifications
- 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.
Physical Demands
- 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.
Our benefits include:
- 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)
Please note: Benefits vary based on employee status.
Working at ALS
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 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 Matters
ALS 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.
Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of minority groups, and persons living with disabilities.
ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.
