
Petroleum Laboratory Technician - Dartmouth, NS
- Dartmouth, NS
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Perform numerous chemical and physical tests based on American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) methods or accepted industry standards in multiple test areas.
- Assist with equipment calibration, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.
- Clean glassware and test equipment.
- Assist with preparing reagents as needed.
- Record data on appropriate data sheets and reports data to LIMS system.
- Responsible for maintaining quality records, control charts, and lab supply inventories.
- Responsible for complying with safety, quality and housekeeping requirements.
- Participates in cross training as needed.
- Prior work experience in a laboratory environment
- Must demonstrate ability to multi-task in high production testing areas.
- Must possess good math and observation skills.
- Must demonstrate proficiency using LIMS applications and established chemistry lab processes.
- Must demonstrate excellent team communication, coordination, and cooperation.
- Must demonstrate ability to follow standard and non-standard procedures.
- Must demonstrate ability to utilize non-complex and complex instrumentation.
- Prefer proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Must be able to work overtime as business needs dictate.
- Ability to occasionally lift/carry up to 45 pounds.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Exposure to various chemicals.
- Ability work unusual hours, including weekends and holidays, with hours variable during busy periods and provision of vacation coverage
- High school diploma or GED Preferred
- Experience in Oil & Gas field
- Instrument trouble shooting
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Strong understanding of Quality system management
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