Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

Reports to: Laboratory Supervisor / Laboratory Manager

Department: Laboratory

Duration: Fixed Term/Contract until end of October, 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.

Key skills/competency

• Laboratory Technician
• Sample Preparation
• Analytical Data
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Quality Control
• Health and Safety
• Record Keeping
• Time Management
• Teamwork