Geochemistry Analytical Laboratory Data Analyst

This is not an IT data position, the successful candidate will be analyzing geochemistry and life sciences production lab data using statistical analysis techniques and Microsoft Excel .

Competencies Required

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in chemistry or geology or any scientific/engineering discipline; minimum 3-year Technology; or,
• Diploma in Chemistry with 2 years experience with ICP-MS, ICP or AA

Other Requirements

• Exceptional organizational skills and detail-oriented
• Quality driven and pro-active
• Display strong time-management skills
• Proficient skills in excel
• Possess strong English verbal and written communication (bilingual English/French an asset)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as a team member, independently and unsupervised
• Willingness and ability to work overtime if required to complete projects

Responsibilities

• Review of analytical data for acceptance, including, but not limited to acceptable certified reference material recovery, acceptable method blank results, acceptable duplicate and control charting results, and identification of issues in analytical data
• Control charting according to QCP Chart
• Control Charting and Range Ratio quality control checks
• Data comparison for samples with multiple analyses being performed
• Review and ensure all accepted data is produced is valid and reliable
• Generate and import analytical reports into the Support system
• Import and approve LIMS data
• Root cause investigation and help put in place CAPA for Quality failures (includes NCR/customer complaints, redo’s).
• Assist in ensuring turnaround time meets clients and company requirements by working overtime when required
• Maintenance of logs (including quality failure logs)
• General laboratory housekeeping
• Provide training to other analysts
• Compliance with ALL safety procedures including MSDS review for all chemicals used
• Other tasks as determined by Data Manager/Lab Manager/Process Owner as appropriate for someone in this role

About Us

A global company with a local presence. Headquartered in Ancaster, Actlabs is a Canadian owned company founded in 1987. We are recognized throughout the world as a leader in analytical testing and development services. With over 30 years of experience, our analytical laboratories provide high quality analysis impacting every aspect of our life including: Mining and Mineral Exploration, Agriculture, Cannabis, Environmental, Forensics, Life Sciences, Material Testing, Occupational Health and Petroleum Industries.

We’re investing for the future, implementing innovative strategies to allow us to continually strengthen and lead in the industries that we serve. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who wants to join an established and growing company. At Actlabs, we are committed to rewarding and retaining people who are passionate about making a positive impact in their professional and personal lives.

Additional Information

• Benefits Package
• Free on-site parking
• Competitive wages

As health and safety is our priority, we have taken additional steps from the onset of the pandemic to provide a covid-19 free work environment for our team.

• Routine sanitization/cleaning by the janitorial staff of high touch surfaces
• Hand sanitizers available throughout the lab
• Enforcement of social distancing
• Various Personal Protective Equipment provided by the company: N95 respirators, latex gloves, lab coats
• As a laboratory, there is significantly more fresh air brought into the building (and then exhausted)

We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace environment for all employees. Actlabs is proud to be an equal opportunity work environment.

Please note that applicants applying for Canadian job positions must be authorized to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Submit cover letter, resume including the position title in the subject line via e-mail.

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you able to work in person at our 41 Bittern Street Ancaster Ontario location?
• Would you consider your ability with Microsoft Excel to be advanced?
• Are you able to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends and overtime on an ad hoc basis?
• Are you able to work in a fast-paced service environment?
• Do you possess statistical analysis skills?
• This is not an IT data position, the successful candidate will be analyzing geochemistry and life sciences production lab data using statistical analysis techniques and Microsoft Excel . Do you understand ?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-02-29