Laboratory Technician at SGS in Burnaby, British Columbia, CA

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. 

This position is responsible for conducting laboratory analysis and entering data into the SGS systems.  This position is responsible for various sampling, laboratory analysis, sample log-in. This position is responsible for analysis on Petroleum products - gasoline, Jet fuel, diesel oil, fuel oil.  Provide technical guidance and training of JR tech and tech lv 1.  Conduct laboratory analysis, and review of data.

• Working with supervisors or senior staff to solve day-to-day production and process problems, providing technical and operational guidance to other junior grading staff.
• Be familiar to run Sulphur Analyzer, Density, Flash Point, Distillation, GC Instruments.
• Operate, maintain, clean, and calibrate Oil and Gas laboratory equipment.  Monitor all equipment according to desired standards before performing the analysis.  Check equipment as per SOP.
• Conduct testing following standard (ASTM, CAN CGSB, IP, NACE, etc.) procedures to comply with client requests.   
• Organize and clean laboratory work areas to maintain efficiency.
• Complete miscellaneous projects that develop in the laboratory.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Must use good judgment to identify and resolve problems on the job.  When in difficulty refer problems to supervisor for resolution. 

• A post secondary education (degree and/or diploma) in a Science related program (Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, etc.) is required. 
• Minimum 1-2 yrs of experience as a lab tech in oil industry would be an asset. 
• Possess and maintain a valid driver license.
• Candidates must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition.
• Ability to work well with others & independently.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Extended hours and shift work will be required from time to time.
• Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.

Salary: $30-32 an hour + benefits.

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.