Laboratory Technician Grade 1

Join Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. (EBI) and you’ll be part of a team that leads science, innovation, and technology on different industry fronts. Working here will provide you with an exciting and motivating career full of development and growth opportunities throughout our businesses. We are a global company that prides itself on having passionate, diverse and dedicated employees who work together to achieve uncommon results.

Job Description

Laboratory Technician I

Key Requirements and Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Education: A diploma or a degree in a science discipline is preferable.
• Experience: Preferably 1–2 years of work experience in the relevant laboratory area.
• Language: A good level of spoken and written English.
• IT Skills: Competency in Microsoft Excel, Word and LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)
• Suitability: Any experience deemed suitable by management (Cawood Directors or Site Lead).

Essential Skills and Competencies

To be successful in this role, a candidate must demonstrate:

• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Problem-Solving.
• Attention to detail.
• Organisation.

Core Responsibilities

The Laboratory Technician I is responsible for performing laboratory analysis and ensuring quality compliance. Specific responsibilities include:

Laboratory Work and Data Management

• Preparatory work for samples that require testing.
• Performing laboratory testing, including common parameters such as: pH, Conductivity, Turbidity, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Suspended Solids, Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Organic Matter, Kjeldahl Nitrogen and more.
• Inputting of the correct results onto the LIMS system.
• Kaisen mindset.

Quality and Compliance

• Ensuring ongoing compliance with the requirements of ISO 17025:2017.
• Bringing any non-conformances or potential areas of improvement to the attention of the Analytical Lead and or Site Responsible Person (SRP)
• Completion of quality records as necessary.
• Filing of work sheets.

Maintenance and Inventory

• Cleanliness of their work area and equipment used.
• Implementation of 5's system.
• Monitoring stock levels of chemicals/consumables used.
• Correct storage of samples.

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.