Sample Preparation Technician
Sample Preparation Technician
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Job Description
The Sample Preparation Technician is responsible for performing routine sorting transferring drying crushing pulverizing and screening of geological materials in accordance with client work order instructions and laboratory quality guidelines and procedures.
*Applicants have to reside in the Red Lake ON commute area.
*This position is physically demanding with repetitive tasks.
*This position requires shift work (days and nights). 12hour shifts.
Unpack sort transfer dry samples and assist Crew leaders as required
Execute and perform crushing pulverizing and screening of geological materials as per SGS Standard Operating Procedures.
Conduct routine quality checks including particle size analysis dust loss and report data immediately to the Supervisor or group leader if results are outside of acceptability parameters.
Ensure that work order documentation is complete in every respect and QC results are entered into SLIMS as necessary.
Maintain clean and organized workbench area ensuring spills are immediately cleaned; disposal is according to laboratory procedures including any special requirements for handling international soils.
Ensure that equipment is maintained in good order making the Supervisor or group leader aware of any damaged or defective equipment or any equipment requiring adjustment i.e. pulverizing time or crushers gapping.
Keep all records and notebooks in good order including work order and equipment maintenance logs.
May be asked to work in other areas of the Geochemistry laboratory sections when required.
Qualifications :
Education: High school Diploma or equivalent a valid drivers license is an asset
Experience: 01 years of relevant work experience required or equivalent experience through education.
Strong analytical and mechanical skills
Ability to perform routine bench tests
A willingness to learn new analytical tests instrumentation and procedures
Must be able to read understand and follow work instructions in a safe accurate and timely manner.
Must demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills Ability to work well with others & independently.
Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
Works well under pressure.
Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time ability to work evening shifts
Ensures full compliance with the companys Health & Safety Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct policies.
Additional Information :
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 companys 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.
Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
