laboratory technician, chemical

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct tests and analysis using other physical and chemical separation techniques
• Conduct tests and analysis using spectroscopy techniques
• Maintain laboratory equipment
• Set up chemical experiments, tests and analyses
• Assist in set up and conduction of chemical experiments
• MS Office
• Assist in development of standards, health and safety measures
• Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results
• Prepare solution of gas or liquid, reagents, and sample formulations

Experience and specialization

Type of resources

• Precious metal

Analytical techniques

• Chromatography
• Particles, surface and colloid chemistry
• Sampling
• Spectometry by Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP)
• Instrumentation

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• Desktop applications

Type of industry experience

• Industrial and inorganic chemicals
• Organic and specialty chemical products
• Scientific and professional equipment

Area of specialization

• Analytical chemistry
• Industrial chemistry

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Organized
• Time management

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week