Lab Technician Needed for AGAT Laboratories

Job Title:    Lab Technician
Job Location:    Calgary
Company/Employer: AGAT Laboratories
Job Type:    Full Time
About Us
AGAT Laboratories is a full-service laboratory with locations across Canada as well as internationally. We are the most diversified laboratory in Canada and our scientists are highly-skilled and specialized in the fields of biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, geology, engineering and other specialty services. With a broad range of staff experience and state-of-the-art instrumentation, we provide cross-analytical solutions for the Environmental, Energy, Mining, Transportation, Industrial, Agri-food and Life Sciences sectors.

Job Requirements:
• B.Sc. (Chemistry, Biology, Geology), Engineering Technical certificate or diploma is required
• Specialization in Chemistry a definite asset.
• Strong written and verbal communications
• Ability to learn new skills
• All training will be provided for the right candidate

Job Duties:
• Adhere to all quality, safety, environmental, corporate and human resources policies and procedures as outlined in AGAT Laboratories’ Policies and Procedures Manual, Safety Manual, Quality Assurance Manual (QAM) and Quality Control Procedures Manual (QCPM), including laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Carry out laboratory analytical testing in accordance with documented SOPs or recognized standard reference methods.
• Report any deviation from documented procedures to the Laboratory Supervisor or Manager and obtain approval from them prior to reporting any analytical result. Approval must be documented by use of the “Variation Request and Approval Form” that is available on the Intranet.
• Inform the Laboratory Supervisor and/or Manager of any nonconforming event related to client samples, analytical testing or other laboratory operations.
• Ensure proper functioning of laboratory operations by: a) monitoring the performance of the instruments, b) ensuring adequate inventory of laboratory consumable supplies and chemicals, and c) practicing good housekeeping.

Deadline Date: 06/01/2014

How to Apply:
Forward your CV to:
Email: opportunities@agatlabs.com