Lab Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Reports to: Laboratory Supervisor / Laboratory Manager
Department: Laboratory

Duration: Fixed Term (Contract) until December 18, 2026

Location: Calgary, AB

Basic Purpose: 

• Results oriented to produce high quality defensible analytical data, safely and on time by following applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Perform sample preparation / extractions of target compounds under specific matrices and provides general lab support in the analysis of samples

Key Accountability/Responsibilities:

• Review LIMS summary reports to plan and organize daily work
  • Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) when conducting following work:
        Perform sample preparation and procedures prior to analyses
        Perform some basic testing procedures
       * Identify any non-routine samples and seek guidance on procedures for handling
  • Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within holding time requirements.
  • Identify and communicate procedural non-conformances to Supervisor
  • Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabelling, sample mix-up and cross contamination between samples and other materials.
  • Provide general lab support
  • Provide supervisor/manager with updates on workstation status including advance notification of any delays
  • Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program
  • Participate, when requested in department and Health & Safety meetings
  • Participate, when requested in internal and external audits
  • Keep work area clean, neat and organized
  • Maintain training records and relevant qualifications
  • All other responsibilities as assigned

Skills and Knowledge:

• Post-Secondary school education or equivalent experience
  • Accurately follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and instructions
  • Detail oriented with accurate record keeping skills.
  • Good time-management, communication, multi-tasking and priority setting skills.
  • Strong computer skills
  • Positive outlook with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Adapts to a changing environment
  • Works both independently and as part of a team
  • Learns quickly

Working Conditions:
• High level of work production in fast-paced lab environment. Can involve the repetition of the same process. Requires patience, tenacity and persistence
• Flexible working hours, overtime and shift work
• May involve long periods of standing
• Some lifting and carrying (up to 40 lbs)
• Hazardous materials are handled using es

Bureau Veritas is proud to be committed to providing fair and competitive pay.
The salary range for this role is $18 an hour.