Laboratory Technician - Junior

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SGS is seeking a Junior Laboratory Technician in Guelph for a full time onsite role. You will conduct testing per SOPs, perform sample preparation, maintain logs and documentation, and enter data into LIMS and Excel while upholding quality and safety policies. You’ll support QA investigations, participate in proficiency testing, and assist customers with results. A science degree or diploma is required, with agricultural or food lab experience and knowledge of AOAC AOCS methods a plus. ISO 9001/17025 familiarity is helpful. The position pays $23/hour with strong benefits, paid time off and RRSP eligibility. To apply, tailor your resume to show hands on lab work, data integrity, and problem solving, and highlight collaboration and initiative.

Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. 

Job Description

• Conduct required laboratory testing following SGS's Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform Sample Preparation.
• Perform and record preventive maintenance as needed.
• Adhere to proper labelling and documentation procedures for solvents, standards, reagents, etc.
• Familiarize with applicable standard operation procedures (SOP)
• Participate in proficiency testing programs and support quality by assisting supervisor / manager in investigating questionable and unsatisfactory results.
• Print control charts; maintain reagent logs, standards inventory, etc. documents.
• Adhere to the Company’s Quality Policy and Procedures.
• Be aware of customer requirements.
• Directly responsible for their area housekeeping and cleanliness on a daily basis.
• Data entry into LIMS, Excel, and other data entry modules.
• Adhere to the Company’s Quality Policy and Procedures.
• Use Laboratory Management Systems (LIMS).
• Adhere to company health and safety policies.
• Provide accurate and timely results.
• Conduct proper sample storage and disposal practices and documentation.
• Liaise and resolve customer’s queries/results with the supervisor / manager and contribute to the resolution of customer complaints.
• Validate new methods for business growth or for customer requests, and work on improving the efficiency of existing methods and SOPs as per the instructions provided by the supervisor / manager
• Conduct sample pre-processing (sub sampling, homogenization, splitting, cleaning, grinding) as necessary

Qualifications

•  A degree and/or diploma in a Science related program (Chemistry, Agriculture, Food Science etc.) or pursuing a related degree is a requirement.
• Experience in an Agricultural laboratory setting is an asset.
• Familiar with Agricultural and Food matrixes an asset.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 17025:1999 requirements an asset.
• Sound knowledge of good laboratory practices.
• Familiar with official accredited methods such as AOAC AOCS methodology an asset.
• Must be proficient in using various type of computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.)

Additional Information

Rate: $23/Hour

Some benefit highlights:

• 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision 
• Paid time off
• RRSP Program Eligibility 

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.