Responsibilities
- Performs laboratory testing, following methods as per SGS’ Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), methods and work instructions
- Demonstrates good and safe work habits and enforces a clean working environment
- Ensures all personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant for tasks is worn properly (ie. clean-shaven) at all times
- Performs daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Assurance / Quality Control checks on equipment
- Receives, sorts and logs client samples into the data base, and prepares samples’ labels
- Lifting and carrying equipment and materials up to 23 Kilograms throughout the work day
- Prepares a representative subsample from client sample that meets specific requirements using defined methods (Dry, Crush, Pulverize, Pressure Filter, Mix, etc.)
- Perform fire assay techniques, such as fluxing, fusing, and cupelling samples according to written procedures
- Perform a variety of decomposition and leaching methods, these will include acid digests and others as required
- Make basic reagents and calibration solutions as necessary
- Verify and adjust calibrations on a variety of lab equipment including dispensers, pipettes, balances and other
- Performs and executes methods on atomic absorption and combustion analytical instruments as per SGS’ SOPs including routine maintenance and quality guidelines and procedures
- Accurately completes and maintains all laboratory reports
- Archives, returns, or disposes of client samples as per established procedure
- Keep all records and notebooks in good order including work order and equipment maintenance logs
- Ensures all equipment and containers are organized and cleaned before and after use
- Ensures compliance with all required local and federal safety processes and procedures
- Train new employees on safe use and operations of equipment while following procedures
- Performs general upkeep and housekeeping of the laboratory
- Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management
- Assist other Laboratory Technicians as required
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Performs laboratory testing, following methods as per SGS’ Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), methods and work instructions
- Demonstrates good and safe work habits and enforces a clean working environment
- Ensures all personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant for tasks is worn properly (ie. clean-shaven) at all times
- Performs daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Assurance / Quality Control checks on equipment
- Receives, sorts and logs client samples into the data base, and prepares samples’ labels
- Lifting and carrying equipment and materials up to 23 Kilograms throughout the work day
- Prepares a representative subsample from client sample that meets specific requirements using defined methods (Dry, Crush, Pulverize, Pressure Filter, Mix, etc.)
- Perform fire assay techniques, such as fluxing, fusing, and cupelling samples according to written procedures
- Perform a variety of decomposition and leaching methods, these will include acid digests and others as required
- Make basic reagents and calibration solutions as necessary
- Verify and adjust calibrations on a variety of lab equipment including dispensers, pipettes, balances and other
- Performs and executes methods on atomic absorption and combustion analytical instruments as per SGS’ SOPs including routine maintenance and quality guidelines and procedures
- Accurately completes and maintains all laboratory reports
- Archives, returns, or disposes of client samples as per established procedure
- Keep all records and notebooks in good order including work order and equipment maintenance logs
- Ensures all equipment and containers are organized and cleaned before and after use
- Ensures compliance with all required local and federal safety processes and procedures
- Train new employees on safe use and operations of equipment while following procedures
- Performs general upkeep and housekeeping of the laboratory
- Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management
- Assist other Laboratory Technicians as required
- Performs other duties as assigned
Work Arrangement
On-site
Additional Information
- This is a pipeline position, not for immediate hire
- Shift work required (Days and Nights)
- DIDO (Côté Gold mine site near Gogama, ON)
- Shuttle bus from Sudbury or Timmins, ON
- Lifting and carrying equipment and materials up to 23 Kilograms throughout the work day
- Clean-shaven policy for proper PPE fit
