Weigh Room Technician

Please note this position includes days, overnights, and weekends
- Perform weighing techniques for schemes including Fire Assay, Acid Digests, Fusions, Leco, TIC, MMI and others as per SGS’ Standard Operating Procedures.
- Perform simple bench tests including LOI, specific gravity and moisture analysis.
- Perform calibration verification and set up of equipment prior to analysis.
- Ensure that paperwork and SLIMS information matches the physical samples
- Examine samples for suitability, i.e. check fineness and available quantity are appropriate for required analysis
- Data entry into SLIMS, e.g. weights, verification information and sample comments
- Maintain and record equipment calibrations.
- Carries out routine equipment maintenance under the direction of his/her supervisor.
- Maintains a clean working environment.
- Clean labware as required.
- Assist the supervisor in training of new Technicians.
- Follow all company health, safety and environmental policies.
- May be asked to work in other areas of the Geochemistry laboratory sections when required.
- May be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed.
- Education: Minimum High school diploma (or equivalent) is required
- A post-secondary education (degree and/or diploma) in a Science related program (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering) is a strong asset.
- Previous experience in a laboratory environment is a strong asset.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No