Instrumentation Technician - XRF
Required skills
- Graveyard Shift
- XRF
- Laboratory Techniques
- Daily Logs
- Equipment Record Books
- Instrument Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Logbook
- Instrument Checks
- Health and Safety
Nice to have
- Method SOPs
- Validation Protocol
- Reporting
Role summary
SGS is seeking an Instrumentation Technician for their XRF laboratory, responsible for performing analyses following SOPs, maintaining equipment, and documenting results. This role requires a BSc. or Diploma in a science-related program or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 1-3 years of relevant laboratory work experience. The position operates on the graveyard shift (11pm to 7:30am) and includes weekends. Key responsibilities include executing laboratory techniques, maintaining daily logs, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring health and safety compliance. The company offers benefits such as health, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, and RRSP program eligibility.
Please note: This position is for the graveyard shift (11pm to 7:30am) and includes weekends.
- Performs and executes laboratory techniques as per methods independently, following the company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to carry out analyses. - Documents information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books. - Recording and periodically interpreting results to present to senior colleagues, results are evaluated in a timely manner. - Keeps laboratory supplies readily available by inventorying stock. - Assists in maintaining and operates equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance. Record findings in logbook. - Carry out routine instrument checks for compliance and accurate testing results. Record findings in logbooks. - Assists with the preparation of method SOP’s, validation protocol and reporting. - Demonstrates safe work habits and enforces a clean and organized working environment. - Assists the Department Supervisor in monitoring and checking for the completion of all daily H&S checks, monthly H&S meetings, emergency protocol and any incident/accident reports
- Education: BSc. or Diploma in a Science related program or equivalent experience or training - Experience: Minimum 1 – 3 years of relevant laboratory work experience required
Salary: starting at $20.50 per 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. Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.
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 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
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