Laboratory Technician Assistant jobs in Barrie, ON

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Quality Lab Technician to join our team. This role is vital in ensuring the quality and safety of our products through precise testing, data collection, and analysis. Working under the direct supervision of our CTO and Senior Lab Technologist, the Lab Technician will administer, examine and monitor sample testing. Using Informatics, the Lab Technician will assist the Senior Lab Technologist to provide samples for our customers, and continuously find ways to improve our biodegradable product while maintaining protocol and standard operating procedures. To provide analysis, the Lab Technician will gather historical and experimental data, perform diagnostic testing, and evaluate the samples. Preparation of the samples for clients, shipment of samples, maintenance of the lab and ensuring an inventory of materials required to perform the testing are also required. To provide a comprehensive work flow for our clients the Lab Technician will record results, and will prepare oral and written reports.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing materials (raw or manufactured; competitive samples; product development etc) to gather historical and experimental data; Prepare, examine and monitor samples for analysis;
• Provide data management, using hard copy and electronic means, following all rules of proprietary information;
• Assist in development and/or improvement of methods and procedures;
• Produce samples for internal use and/or customer sampling via lab and pilot plant operations;
• Maintain proper housekeeping in all work areas;
• Maintain an inventory of materials in both on-site and off-site storage facilities;
• Ship or store experimental materials produced on extruders or other lab equipment;
• Ensure tests and procedures are being conducted using proper technique and processes;
• Use and maintain the lab information management system for the management of samples, instruments, standards and other lab functions which include invoicing, system management and workflow automation.

Experience

• Must be highly motivated, team oriented individual who a degree in a related discipline or has a minimum of two (2) years experience in laboratory analysis, research and materials processing;
• Must be able to understand and interpret process indications and take the appropriate corrective action;
• Must have demonstrated analytical/mechanical mindset skills, including calibration and maintenance of equipment, recognize and diagnose problems, and make changes or repairs as required (to the extent where specialists are necessary)
• Must have technical knowledge and skills pertinent to a research environment in the construction and operation of experimental units (e.g. lab scale extruders, semi-works, small-scale reactors, calibrators etc);
• Preferred knowledge of manufacturing or production processes and procedures;
• Must be able to handle heavy weights, operate lab scales, blend samples, and knowledge of extrusion (blown film) a strong asset;
• Well organized, with a strong attention to detail and accuracy are required.
• Proficient in English. Sound oral and written communication skills, and an ability to problem solve are requirements.

Pay: $23.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision care

Work Location: In person