Job Description

Company Description

Make an impact with SGS! With more than 94,000 employees and 2,600 offices and laboratories across the world, SGS is a silent force working hard behind the scenes to deliver quality and integrity to businesses across nine industries. As the world's leader in providing inspection, verification, testing and certification services, Forbes ranked the SGS Group as one of the world's top multinationals and one of the world's most innovative companies. The Dow Jones Sustainability Index has also recognized the SGS Group for its sustainability processes. In Canada, SGS employs over 2,000 team members across 70 locations.



This position will primarily be responsible for the preparation of seed samples for analysis and other miscellaneous laboratory assistant duties in support of analysis in the lab.

Responsibilities:

• Sample preparation.
• Planting and plating of seed samples.
• Ensuring proper archiving, returning, disposal of samples as per company policies.
• Archive documents and maintain a log.
• Washing, cleaning and maintaining work area as necessary.
• Assist in maintaining standards inventory.
• Maintain a clean working environment.
• Assist laboratory technicians as required.
• Perform assigned laboratory techniques according to written procedures.
• Conduct other minor laboratory duties that may be assigned.
• Complying to all Quality procedures and policies, and reporting discrepancies to Operations Manager
• Follow all company health, safety and environmental policies

Qualifications

• Must be legally eligible to work for an employer in Canada without sponsorship.
• A minimum of a High School diploma
• A post secondary education (degree and/or diploma) in a Science related program (Biology, Agriculture) is a strong asset.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a laboratory setting is a strong asset
• Must be comfortable with numerals in order to monitor data on a computer screens.
• Excellent visual acuity
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Proven ability to work efficiently in multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.

Additional Information

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.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.