Laboratory Technician Entry Level Agriculture (6 Month Contract)
Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Job Description
Company Description
We are SGS \xe2\x80\x93 the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
This position will conduct laboratory testing on agricultural (grain, feed, pulse) samples.
- Conduct required testing on agriculture samples such as moisture, protein, falling number, dockage, or other tests as seen suitable by the Lab Manager or Departmental Supervisor using various instruments (NIR, ELISA, etc) available in the laboratory.
- Accountable for performing and recording routine and non routine instrument maintenance (NIR).
- Conduct balance calibrations, pipette verifications, monitoring temperatures of fridges, freezers, etc.
- Maintain and record instrument calibrations (i.e., NIR instrument).
- Adhere to proper labelling and documentation procedures for solvents, standards, reagents, etc.
- Familiarize with applicable standard operation procedures (SOP)
- Adhere to company health and safety policies.
- Provide accurate and timely results.
- A post-secondary education (degree and/or diploma) in a Science related program (Chemistry, Agriculture, Food Science etc.) is required.
- A minimum of 1 \xe2\x80\x93 3 years of experience in an Agricultural laboratory setting is required.
SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.
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Job IdJD2247725
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationSaskatoon, SK, Canada
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EducationNot mentioned