Sample Preparation Technician (General Labourer)

Hours: Full time

Education Required: High School

Responsibilities:

• Comply with ALL safety procedures
• Operations training of new employees for robotic system
• Utilize technical knowledge of robotics to improve the quality of the process and participate in continuous improvement projects
• Perform regular daily maintenance of robotic cell, keep it in proper working order and clean
• Use of Support/LIMS to creates sample list and labels
• Load samples in drying rooms and keep the logs up to date
• Sieve samples
• Ensure all finished samples are stored in order in boxes
• Complete individual production logs and submit them to the Supervisor/Department Manager
• Archive samples and record location in the log
• Handle sample delivery of prepped samples according to the quality operation procedure
• Assist in ensuring turn around time meets clients and President’s requirements by working overtime when required
• Maintain a clean work station throughout the day

Other Requirements:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Motivated, quality driven, and pro-active
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Proficient computer skills
• Exhibit common sense
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as a team member and work well unsupervised
• Ability to handle several tasks at once
• Willingness to display effort to meet company goals of improved turnaround time and quality
• Willingness to work overtime if required to complete projects

Additional Information

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

About Us

A global company with a local presence. Actlabs is a Canadian owned company founded in 1987, headquartered in Ancaster and operates 15 locations in 6 countries. We are recognized throughout the world as a leader in analytical testing and development services. 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.

General Description – General Labour Position

Sample Preparation Technicians will be working with rocks and preparing them for analysis. These positions are not suitable for those who cannot do periodic lifting throughout the day. Due to safety concerns, contact lenses are not permitted to be worn in the labs at anytime. Strict adherences to safety procedures are required.

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.

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

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.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00-$21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

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

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-08-16