Under general direction from the Operations Manager or their designate, the Technician is responsible for the laboratory aspects of the day-to-day operations with respect to waste receiving, handling, processing and disposal.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and clean glassware required for sample analysisPerform routine calibration, sample preparation and analyses employing ICP, GC, Oxygen Bomb Calorimeter and other instrumentationReport analytical results and coordinate with production personnelMaintain accurate analysis, maintenance, and production recordsComplete documentation associated with the applicable provincial and federal regulations and legislation governing the control of and declarations related to incoming and outgoing wasteTrouble shoot issues with the laboratory instrumentationAssist other facility operators as neededAssist with the classification of waste materialsPerform general laboratory and facility housekeeping dutiesAssist with discrepancies of incoming and outgoing materialsComplete certificates of disposal and summaries of analyses as requiredReview analytical reports and ensure that outgoing materials meet disposal site parametersPrepare weekly reports summarizing laboratory work volumes and resultsMonitor laboratory supplies and direct re-supply requests through the assigned internal purchasing personnelUpdate status of job processes in the internal databaseTroubleshooting and resolving problems and helping with special projectsPerforms additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge, Skills, and Key Competencies:

Environmental or Chemical Engineering Technician or Technologist, Chemistry or related DiplomaPrevious laboratory experience is an assetCompetent computer skills (MS Windows and Office)Strong interpersonal skillsMust be motivated, able to multi-task, and work effectively in a team environmentMust be safety conscious and detail orientedStrong organizational and communication skillsAbility to follow procedures and work with minimal supervisionWilling to work overtime, alternate shifts and weekends

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