Laboratory Technician, Chemical

Work site environment

• Dangerous
• Odours
• Hot
• Dusty
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist in set up and conduction of chemical experiments
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus and prepare solutions of gas and liquid, reagents and sample formulations
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• MS Office
• Assist in developing and conducting sampling and analysis
• Assist in development of standards, health and safety measures
• Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results
• Develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis
• Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests and analyses

Experience and specialization

Analytical techniques

• Chromatography
• Microscopy
• Sampling

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel

Area of work experience

• Analysis
• Management
• Method and technique development
• Process troubleshooting
• Quality assurance and control

Type of industry experience

• Agriculture
• Food and beverages
• Scientific and professional equipment

Area of specialization

• Food chemistry
• Agricultural chemicals
• Microbiology

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Judgement
• Organized
• Proactive

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available