Weighing Technician

Job summary

Perform laboratory tasks according to documented procedures, maintain clean workstations and equipment, and verify and record equipment calibration. Report procedural deviations, nonconforming events, and unsafe conditions while following quality, safety, and environmental policies.

Job details

Job Overview MSALABS is an experienced global provider of geochemical laboratory services to the exploration and mining industries in Canada, the USA and around the world. We have a rapidly growing network of laboratories in key mining regions around the world to limit lead times and transit costs and we employ the latest hi-tech analysis equipment. We are looking for a dedicated and detail orientated self-starter who has the following skills and experience: Responsibilities: Carry out all tasks and procedures in accordance with documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or recognized standard reference methods. Report any deviation from documented procedures to your direct line manager, or nominated person. Inform your direct line manager, or nominated person of any nonconforming event related to customer samples, or other departmental operations. Inform your direct line manager, or nominated person of any unsafe conditions within the department. Act in a safe and professional manner and wear appropriate attire including the required personal protective equipment. Maintain the cleanliness of the department work stations and the equipment. Using appropriate cleaning materials to clean equipment as assigned. Verify and record calibration of the equipment as needed. Perform other duties as required by management. Quality Assurance and Compliance: Follow Quality Assurance, Quality Control (QAQC), and Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. Raise non-conformance investigation requests to the QAQC department as necessary. Requirements Able to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently. Excellent Communication skills(written and spoken)in English. Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask. Detail orientated and ability to work very well under pressure. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Technical Diploma or equivalent experience. High School Diploma and relevant experience will be considered. 0-3 years’ experience in a commercial laboratory

What you’ll do

Perform laboratory tasks according to documented procedures, maintain clean workstations and equipment, and verify and record equipment calibration. Report procedural deviations, nonconforming events, and unsafe conditions while following quality, safety, and environmental policies.

Requirements

Candidates should have a technical diploma or equivalent experience; a high school diploma with relevant experience may also be considered. The role requires 0–3 years of commercial laboratory experience, strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Attention To Detail
• Teamwork
• Independent Work
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Organization
• Multitasking
• Following Instructions
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Equipment Calibration
• Equipment Cleaning
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Control
• Health And Safety Compliance
• Non-Conformance Reporting

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Security & Safety