Lab Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Job Title: Laboratory Technician Reports to: Laboratory Supervisor / Laboratory Manager Department: Laboratory Duration: Fixed Term (Contract) until December 18, 2026 Location: Calgary, AB Basic Purpose: • 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: • 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: • 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 Working Conditions: • 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 es Bureau Veritas is proud to be committed to providing fair and competitive pay. The salary range for this role is $18 an hour.

The laboratory technician is responsible for performing sample preparation and basic testing procedures while adhering to standard operating procedures. They must ensure high-quality analytical data is produced safely and on time while maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Candidates are required to have post-secondary education or equivalent experience and the ability to follow detailed instructions. Strong communication, time-management, and computer skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

• Time managementPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• Data analysisPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Sample preparation
• Laboratory techniques
• Standard operating procedures
• LIMS
• Data analysis
• Time management
• Communication
• Multi-tasking
• Computer skills
• Record keeping
• Attention to detail
• Analytical data production
• Training Records Management
• Sample Preparation
• Patience
• Record Keeping
• Accountability
• Shift Work
• Quality Management Systems
• Computer Literacy
• External Auditing
• Standard Operating Procedure
• Internal Auditing
• Laboratory Techniques
• Microsoft Outlook
• Multitasking
• Time Management
• Tenacity
• Persistence
• Detail Oriented

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Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week