Job Description

Element has an opportunity for an Login Technician to join our rapidly expanding team. This is a seasonal position (until the end of 2025), but could potentially turn into a permanent role.

As a member of the operations team in one of the various laboratories across Element, the Associate Test Technician position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under direct supervision. The technician positions must be proficient in a number of core business skills including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Receive samples and document receipt
• Inspect samples and sample information sheet, documenting sample integrity. Notify Team Leaders of any potential problems with samples, analysis or client requests.
• Communicate with client regarding sample integrity and analysis requests and document all communications
• Enter sample and client information into LIMS, assigning analysis requirements and generating sample labels, Notice of Sample Receipt and Lot Communication Sheets
• Distribute samples to the correct sample storage location
• Determine internal/external sublet location and prepare sample for shipping
• Complete daily checks of sample storage equipment
• Receive payment from clients
• Request supplies and consumables in advance of requirement by recording needed items in order book
• Follow the Quality System as documented in the Quality Manual
• General duties as directed by the team leader or operations manager
• Strict adherence to the corporate Quality System
• Read, understand and follow all relevant Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and notify coworkers of potential sample hazards; comply with all rules and responsibilities as outlined under the corporate Health and Safety Policy

Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in chemistry or other science related field or high school diploma with related experience
• On The Job Training Required:
• Quality System Training
• WHMIS/Safety Training
• LIMS Operation Training
• LMS - Sample Reception Procedures
• Understanding and ability to implement sample receiving procedures; understanding and utilizing field terminology
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of service codes and chemical preservative
• Proficient in LIMS applications
• Organization skills
• Knowledge of correct sample storage conditions
• Knowledge of what analysis location cannot perform and where to sublet sample
• Knowledge of storage equipment temperature range
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices
• Knowledge of service fees and provide receipt
• Knowledge of supply levels and ordering process
• Technical knowledge of test methods
• Knowledge of the Quality System with the ability to interpret and implement Quality Manual

Physical Demands:

• Frequency of required physical force: Minimum (moderate).
• Lifting requirements: lifting <50 lbs. often and > 50 lbs. on occasion
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 50+lbs periodically

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