Laboratory Technician

ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.

Imagine your future with us!

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive. Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

About the role:

Laboratory Technician will be responsible for ensuring that timely and quality results are produced.

• Ensure that all tasks are performed within both the time restraints and the relevant analysis standards.

• Highlight anomalies in results and sample type and sample behavior from running basic tests.

• Perform housekeeping duties as required.

• Calibrate equipment as required.

• Perform calculations as required when conducting analytical preparations.

• Prepare samples to be analyzed.

• Control consumable stock required for the tasks performed.

• Perform basic laboratory test.

• Create and maintain standards and reagents.

• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

About you:

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Proficient computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office.

• Must be able to initiate corrective action without prompting and assist co-workers whenever necessary in order to meet deadlines.

• Must be able to effectively perform duties under pressures arising from large sample volumes and short turn-around times.

• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to use (or learn to use) Laboratory Information Management System.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Follow all company operating procedures, standards, policies, and training to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the site.

• Play an active role in the ALS safety program by correcting or reporting unsafe acts and conditions that are observed during day to day operations to create a zero-injury work environment.

Required Qualifications:

• AA is preferred.

• High school diploma/GED required.

• 1 – 3 years of laboratory experience is preferred.

Physical Demands:

• The ability to stand for intervals of up to 8 hours while working;

• Able to speak and hear clearly while communicating with co-workers and managers;

• Dexterity in hands and fingers to operate equipment and handle glassware;

• Must have average vision and able to see to read reports and operate equipment;

• Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

Qualifications

Working at ALS:

Our people are our most valuable asset and drive our success at ALS. We are a diverse community of dedicated professionals united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other. At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.

Our benefits include:

• Compensation Min$16.50 - Max$18.50

• Structured wage increases

• Comprehensive benefit package (including: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs, access to company perks)

• Additional vacation days for years of service

• Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company

• Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more)