Job Description

Associate Analytical Technician

About the Role

As an Associate Analytical Technician, you will support manufacturing operations by conducting laboratory analyses that provide essential data for our processes. You will prepare samples, maintain laboratory instrumentation, acquire and report critical data, and help ensure accuracy and safety in our lab environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Train under senior team members to perform routine laboratory analyses until proficiency is demonstrated
• Collect samples following defined Sample Plans
• Perform basic preventive maintenance of analytical systems and laboratory instruments
• Evaluate the validity of results for routine analyses and take necessary corrective actions
• Monitor analytical systems, escalating problems when required
• Document, communicate, and archive analytical results and related data
• Adhere to Environmental, Health and Safety (EHandS) procedures and Operating Discipline Management System (ODMS) practices
• Suggest improvements to laboratory processes and tools
• Escalate non-routine requests and issues to appropriate team members

Requirements

• Education & Experience: Completion of Vocational Education or Upper Secondary Education (High School Diploma or equivalent)
• Laboratory, manufacturing, or related work experience preferred
• Coursework in chemistry or related scientific field (post-secondary education is a plus)
• Skills: Established basic laboratory skills
• Familiarity with standard operating procedures and analytical scientific methods
• Good communication and documentation abilities
• Attention to accuracy and safety standards
• Work Schedule Details: Workdays: 4 days on, followed by 4 days off (unless scheduled to cover vacation time)
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Rotation: Every two weeks
• Day Shift: 5:50 AM – 5:50 PM
• Night Shift: 5:50 PM – 5:50 AM
• Example of Biweekly Rotation: 4 consecutive day shifts (5:50 AM – 5:50 PM), followed by 4 days off
• Return for another 4 day shifts, then 4 days off
• Switch to 4 consecutive night shifts (5:50 PM – 5:50 AM), followed by 4 days off
• Continue with another 4 night shifts

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