Contract Laboratory Technician

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? 

SiREM, the laboratory division of Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., is the place for you! We are seeking a Contract Laboratory Technician to join our team in Guelph, ON. The position will perform laboratory testing procedures related to molecular genetic testing and treatability testing; provide neat, accurate, and comprehensive documentation of all laboratory related activities being performed, and compile and review data for reports, while working cooperatively with other members of the laboratory team.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Is this the right position to help you achieve your professional goals? Some of the key responsibilities for the position include:

• Performs general laboratory duties and housekeeping: provide support for laboratory testing, including: pipetting, measuring, sampling, data entry, etc.;
• Performs laboratory tests including: probe analyses (pH, ORP, conductivity, dissolved oxygen) and colorimetric and photometric analyses;
• Prepare and sample bench-scale reactors and columns with contaminated groundwater and soils
• Records test results on standardized forms and write test reports describing procedures used;
• Prepares graphs and charts;
• Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment;
• Calibrates laboratory instruments;
• Prepares chemical solutions according to standard procedures and protocols;
• Provides neat, accurate, and comprehensive documentation of all laboratory-related activities, as required;
• Provides assistance in the preparation of final reports, work plans, health and safety documents, and the assembly of report appendices, as needed;
• Observes and abides by the policies and procedures outlined in the company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Management policies and procedures and comply with GLPS and/or ISO 17025 documentation requirements; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will guide and integrate you into SiREM’s culture, as you kick start your career. Here are some other things you should know about this position:

• Training: This position requires WHIMIS training and laboratory specific health and safety training, and may require first aid, transport of dangerous goods (TDG), International Air Transport Association (IATA), or CPR training and medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional and technical development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our staff to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful laboratory employees.
• Work Environment: While performing the duties of the job, the individual will work in the laboratory; the individual will be trained to work with fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals under safe controlled conditions wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., laboratory coats, safety glasses, gloves) and engineering controls (e.g., fume hoods, elephant trunks).  The individual is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the environment is moderate. SiREM’s Guelph facility is additionally designated as a Biosafety Level II Laboratory. Although this position does not involve direct work with biosafety level II microorganisms, the individual will work in a facility that may contain those microorganisms and may on occasion assist in tasks that do involve potentially pathogenic microorganisms. The individual will be trained to work in a biosafety level II laboratory.
• Some fieldwork and overnight travel may be required from time to time.

Your success is our success. We encourage our technicians and professionals to continually develop their interests and skills. Advancement is based on an individual’s own performance and initiative.

• College diploma in biotechnology or related field. (required)
• University undergraduate degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science or related field. (preferred)

• At least 1 year (2+ preferred) of directly applicable environmental microbiology or chemistry including experimental set-up and operation experience; can include combination of education and experience. (required)
• Ability to monitor several different types of studies and laboratory activities simultaneously. (preferred)
• Experience with data input and analysis, including preparing tables and figures (proficiency with MS Office applications, including Excel. (preferred)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, be self-motivated and possess a strong work ethic. (required)
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds unaided and 50-100 pounds with assistance and/or proper engineering controls. (required)
• Ability to regularly use hands to grip, grasp, finger, handle, or feel; and to sit, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. (required)