Lab Technician

• Employees work a 21 day in / 21 day out shift rotation on the mine site. Hours of work are between 6:30am-6:30pm, or 6:30pm-6:30am.
• For candidates not living near Montreal, ALS covers the travel cost to and from Montreal. Eligible candidates also will receive 5 hours of pay from home lab to Montreal.
• Lodging and meals provided during the 3 week work period. The site offers a full service cafeteria that provides meals at set hours while other snacks/beverages are available 24 hours per day.
• A full service medical facility, laundry facilities, recreation and fitness center are on site.
• Bedding will be provided. You are responsible for providing your own toiletries and towels.
• Baffinland is located in the extreme north, flight departure delays can happen.
• Wi-Fi is available on site, with restriction on live streaming, downloading, and Skype.
• Telephones are available on-site for staff use.
• You are not able to travel off the mine site while on your 3 week work period. All facilities are within a few minutes walking distance from one another.
• A COVID19 pre-screen is done at the airport prior to boarding the plane to site. Employees will be tested for COVID19 upon arrival at the mine-site and are expected to adhere to all mine-site pandemic protocols.
• A pre-access medical screening will need to be completed. Employment is contingent on Baffinland medic granting access to site.

• Layout samples for analysis;
• Data entry of sample information;
• Use heavy machinery to ring, sieve, crush, and split geological samples
• Load and unload drying ovens;
• Maintain production and analysis logs;
• Ensure all prepared and available samples are accounted for in the lab;
• Prioritize workloads according to daily stats and turnaround commitments;
• Perform basic routine maintenance on all sample preparation equipment, support equipment, and instrumentation;
• Dispose sample rejects according to client instruction.

• Operate and perform analysis using Katanax Fuser, XRF, LOI furnace, Satmagan, pH meter, and etc.;
• Identify & correct Quality Control related problems by ensuring the quality of the analytical data meets ALS standards;
• Evaluate data using instrument software and GEMS and EvoLIMS;
• Use Microsoft Excel and Word to create written reports;
• Ensure all prepared and available samples are accounted for in the lab;
• Prioritize workloads according to daily stats and turnaround commitments;
• Maintain and organize production logs and equipment records;
• Perform basic routine maintenance on all sample preparation equipment, support equipment, and analytical instrumentation;

• ALS staff are responsible to keep the laboratory clean, this will require staff to ensure lab cleanliness to prevent contamination of samples;
• Use correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality;
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures;
• Handle basic internal problem solving;
• Perform duties in accordance with SOP and quality control procedures;
• Discard samples after analysis completed according to standard operating procedures;
• Minimize wastage of chemicals and consumables in the laboratory and reducing breakdowns and downtime.
• Optimize turnaround time for samples while ensuring the highest quality of results is achieved and maintained;
• Coordinate the correct labelling and disposal of laboratory waste products per procedures, regulations or MSDS instructions;
• Ensure the cleanliness, housekeeping and presentation off all equipment and work areas;
• Observes established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures;
• Other duties as assigned.

• Excellent time management and planning skills, strong attention to detail;
• Have excellent command of the English language, strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong customer service focus, interpersonal and organizational abilities;
• Demonstrated judgement, creativity, integrity and ability to problem solve;
• Excellent computer skills including MS Word and Excel,
• Ability to effectively handle escalations and time critical issues.

• Completion of technical diploma or BSc degree in chemistry or related field, or equivalent education;
• Demonstrated and relevant laboratory experience, ideally up to two years in a geochemical laboratory;
• Experience with XRF, LECO carbon/sulfur, sample preparation & layout, geochem or environmental workorder entry is an asset

• This position requires mobility to climb, lift, pull, drive, sit and/or stand for up to 12 hours per day.
• Must be able to work on shift schedule of 21 days in 21 days out.
• Ability to work in a dusty environment;
• Manual dexterity to perform repetitive technical tasks;
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 15 kg.
• Ability to lift up to 22 kg. (occasionally lifting may exceed 22 kg. and assistance is mandatory from either another employee or the lift assist equipment);
• Be cleanly-shaven in order to wear protective equipment.

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