Sample Preparation Technician - General Labour
- Full-time
Company Description
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
The main duties of the Sample Preparation Technician are to perform the pre- and post-drying preparation of various ores in accordance with customer work order instructions, internal guidelines and ISO-ASTM quality laboratory procedures.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
• Unpack, sort, transfer and help dry samples
• Sample preparation before or after drying as required. Follow customer, in-house and ISO-ASTM methods depending on the job.
• Follow requests and understand the request for analysis document. Keep work area clean and organized. Disposal of materials is done according to laboratory procedures and any special requirements.
• Ensure that equipment is well maintained and notify the supervisor or group leader of any damage, defective equipment or adjustments to be made to equipment (e.g. grease ball bearing equipment).
• Assist lab technicians as needed. Such as pulverizing, crushing and sieving
Qualifications
PROFILE
- Education: High school diploma.
- Experience: 0 to 1 year of relevant work experience required or equivalent experience obtained through training.
Specific technical skills:
- Excellent analytical and mechanical skills.
- Ability to perform routine bench testing.
- A willingness to learn new tests, new instruments and new analytical procedures.
- Be able to read, understand and follow work instructions accurately and in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a group situation and independently.
- Proven time management skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Extended hours and shift work may be required on occasion.
- Travel to other SGS sites or clients is to be expected from time to time.
Additional Information
SGS est un employeur offrant l'égalité des chances, et de ce fait, nous recrutons, embauchons, formons et promouvons des personnes dans toutes les classes d'emploi sans distinction sur la base de la race, la couleur, la religion, le sexe, l'origine nationale, du handicap, l'âge, l'état matrimonial, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité ou l'expression de genre, le statut autochtone, ou toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.
Pour exercer ce travail avec succès, l’individu doit être en mesure d'accomplir chacune des tâches essentielles de manière satisfaisante avec ou sans aménagements raisonnables. Les exigences énumérées ci-dessus représentent les connaissances, compétences et/ou aptitudes requises.
Cette description de poste ne doit pas être interprétée comme constituant une déclaration exhaustive des tâches, responsabilités ou exigences, mais plutôt comme une description générale du poste. Rien dans ce document ne limite les droits de l'entreprise à assigner ou réassigner des tâches et responsabilités à ce poste à tout moment.
Des accommodements sont disponibles sur demande pour les candidats qualifiés, et ce, à chaque étape du processus de recrutement. Veuillez noter que les candidats postulant pour des offres d'emploi au Canada doivent être autorisés à travailler au Canada.