Sample Preparation Technician

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.  In Canada, SGS employs over 2,000 team members across 70 locations.

This is a full time position is in Grande Prairie, AB. The team will only be interviewing local candidates. 

• Sorting and logging of client samples

• Preliminary sample preparation (compositing, drying, grinding, dockage, splitting, homogenization, labelling)

• Daily monitoring of refrigerator and freezer temperatures.

• Organizing refrigerators and freezers.

• Defrosting of freezers, cleaning of refrigerators, water baths, N-Evap, dusting of computers, benches, etc.

• Cleaning fume hoods with support of technicians.

• Ensuring proper archiving, returning, disposal of samples as per company policies and documentation of disposal date.

• Archive documents and maintain a log.

• Calibration of balances, pipettes, auto pipettors, syringes, etc., as per company guidelines.

• Washing glassware, cleaning and maintaining work area as necessary.

• Assist in updating MSDS and Certificate of Analysis binders.

• Disposal of waste solvents.

• Neutralization of acidic and basic waste for disposal as required.

• Sanitization of glass wool and liners as applicable.

• Assist in maintaining standards inventory.

• Maintain a clean working environment

• Assist laboratory technicians as required

• Perform assigned laboratory techniques according to written procedures.

• Minor maintenance or repair of equipment

• Conduct other minor laboratory duties that may be assigned.

• Complying to all Quality procedures and policies, and reporting discrepancies to Operations Manager

• Follow all company health, safety and environmental policies

• A minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) is required.

• A post-secondary education (degree and/or diploma) in a Science related program (Chemistry, Biochemistry) is a strong asset.

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a laboratory setting is a strong asset

Rate: $20-$24 per hour with benefits.

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.