Sampler / Laboratory Technician

MISSION

• Through guidance provided by Management, and in a safe, legal, and ethical manner, the Sampler / Laboratory Technician performs his / her duties to support testing for the Company and its clients and to maintain associated records, thus supporting the goal of providing a service to the clients that is accurate, timely and cost effective.

* Salary based on qualifications and experience *

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all required duties under the direction of management.

• Performs routine sampling duties such as sampling grain or products onsite following CFIA protocol for sampling, CGC standards for sampling, Cotecna WIs, any other client specific specs.

• Log-in, organizing, storing, distribution, and disposing of incoming samples and after final inspections

• Sample preparation (ex/ cleaning the samples, preparing samples for lab testing, grinding, and glassware cleaning).

• Operating laboratory equipment such as moisture meters, protein and dockage testers, scales, and mycotoxin readers. Monitor and maintain all equipment according to desired standards before performing the analysis.

• Picking up and delivering samples from various locations to the office or vice versa.

• Maintaining/monitoring of basic laboratory supplies (gloves, analysis kits, dust masks, sample bags, filter papers, etc.)

• Cleaning of work areas (dusting, sweeping, etc.)

QUALIFICATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or Equivalent in Years Experience

• Strong written and communication skills and organizational skills are required

• Ability to perform various administrative duties

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

• Ability to promote a compassionate, caring, customer service-oriented culture by operating in a professional and collaborative fashion

• Shows good organizational and time management skills with a high tolerance for job pressures and an ability to work and communicate with persons of diverse personalities and backgrounds

• Be organized with time management skills

• Must have a valid driver's license and regular access to a vehicle

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $22.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 48 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-27
Expected start date: 2024-04-01