Sample Support Technician - Calgary

GENERALIZED POSITION PROFILE

Job Title: Sample Support Technician
Reports to (title): Supervisor/ Manager
Department: Inorganics and/or Organics


Basic Purpose: What is the overall function of the job?

To archive or dry and grind samples and to ensure all relevant procedures are followed safely and on time. This is similar to a ‘general labor’ position in a fast-paced, production type of environment involving heavy lifting (up to 40lbs), repetitive tasks and physical work.

Key Accountability/Responsibilities: What specifically is this job expected to accomplish?

Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure accuracy, quality of work and compliance.
Follow all laboratory safety rules and regulations diligently. Adhere to BV Code of Ethics Policy.
General lab support in the environmental processing department to provide support in regards to sample distribution, preparation (grinding of rock & soil samples etc.) and archiving functions.
Ensure that all assigned and changing deadlines / Turnaround times are consistently met.
Prioritize jobs according to Rush and client specific deadlines.
Process email as required.
Employs proper lab techniques to minimize risk of miss-scanning and loss of sample. Ensure that cross contamination/mislabelling between samples and other materials does not occur.
Provide support to other members of the section.
Responsible for ensuring that Good House Keeping standards are followed and sustained at all times. Maintain department in a clean, safe and organized manner.
Other responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor/ Team Lead or Manager.


Skills and Knowledge: What skills and knowledge are used to carry out job responsibilities and solve problems?

Education at minimum
Possess strong time management and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and tight timelines.
Ability to evaluate priorities and multitasking accordingly.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good record keeping skills and attention to detail.
Ability to accurately follow instructions.
Excellent computer skills, proficient in MS Office
Good communication skills (both written and verbal).
Dynamic, energetic, motivated professional with a business outlook and "can-do" attitude.

Work Relationships

Internal: This position involves daily contact with co-workers to exchange information, and with their supervisors for instructions and training. Interact with Customer Service and all other Departments. Communication with QA, Facilities and IT Departments.
External: Subject to external audits.

Working Conditions: physical work environment, physical and mental effort, visual/listening attention and travel

Expected to perform repetitive physical work as required and according to deadlines.
Time pressures to meet established deadlines. Changing priorities and balancing workload to meet new constraints.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Require flexible working hours and shift work, including weekends.
Exposure to Hazardous materials is present in this role requiring use of established safety procedures and appropriate equipment.
Ability to lift up to 40Lbs.
Ability to stand for extended periods.