Laboratory Assistant

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ALS provides a broad range of testing and analytical services to a wide variety of end markets and industries around the globe. We continue to remain a leader in the testing services industry and have established a distinguished reputation for providing best in class results and client services.

Laboratory Assistant (A4) – Digestion
Location: ALS Geochemistry, North Vancouver
Reports to: Digestion Manager

About the Position:
This position is responsible for production chemistry that maintains the high quality and output in the Wet Chemistry digestion lab, including digestion of assay and geochemistry methods.
Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for Wet Chemistry digestion parameters:

o. Sodium Peroxide and Lithium Metaborate fusions.
p. Assay aqua regia, assay total hotblock/Teflon beaker digests and gold by aqua regia digests.
q. Digestion of specific methods (ASY-SBDIG, ASY-HGDIG, ASY-CUBR, ASY-CN, GEO-CN, Cu leach method etc).

• Train new staff in digestion parameters listed above.
• Capable of working independent of supervision, and trouble-shooting as needed.
• Capable of managing workflow in a time efficient and quality conscious manner.
• Perform daily calibration of dispensers and as clear understanding of pass/fail criteria.
• Maintain hotblocks and hotplates temperature logs and as clear understanding of the pass/fail criteria.
• Routine maintenance of dispensing pumps and equipment.
• Prepare chemical solutions as of SOP.
• Follow all Safety Requirement as of company policy.
• Keep a stock of acids/chemicals in the Digestion room by transporting according to the requirements from the chemicals storage shed.
• Evaluate new digestion protocols.
• Provide cleaning of the equipments (Fume hoods, Hot Plates, Hot Blocks, furnaces, balances, ets), lab ware, Digestion Room, cleaning neutralized cyanide wastes on the routine basis.
• 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;
• Other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Organized, highly motivated, detail oriented;
• Ability to work independently or as a part of the team;
• Strong analytical and mechanical skills.
• Capable of managing workflow in a time efficient and quality conscious manner;
• Ability to troubleshoot as needed;
• Quality focused individuals;
• Excellent English communication skills both written and verbal;
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma in Chemical Science or Technology or a related field preferred;
• Completion of some post-secondary courses in Chemistry or a related field required;

Minimum of 2 years laboratory experience in analytical chemistry or related field required.
Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 20lbs;
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time throughout the shift;
• Perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Please note that ALS operates 24/7 and will require day, afternoon, and graveyard shift work including weekends.

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the different strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognized and valued. We therefore encourage applications from all individuals; particularly women, First Nations, people with disabilities and visible minorities.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.