Laboratory Technician, Soil & Nutrient Laboratory
Job Overview
- Company Name University of Guelph
- Salary Offer $27.43 - 30.65 per hour
- Job Start Date Wed, 13 Dec 2023 02:46:44 GMT
- Job Type Part Time
- Job Source Careerjet
Job title: Laboratory Technician, Soil & Nutrient Laboratory
Job description: Working in the Soil & Nutrient Laboratory of the Agriculture and Food Laboratory (AFL), the successful candidate will be responsible wide range of agricultural and environmental analyses of soil, plant, industrial waste, manure and other sample types. Duties include: receiving and preparing samples; extracting, performing analysis and confirming results; performing instrument maintenance; method development and validation; reporting data into the laboratory information management system (LIMS); and general laboratory activities including inventory tracking, preparation of reagents and standards, storage and disposal of samples.
Requirements of the position include:
- Three-year community college program with a strong background in the agricultural and environmental analysis of soils, plants, waste and related sample types or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience;
- Experience in the sample preparation of soil, plant tissue and waste sample for analysis;
- Demonstrated working knowledge and experience using ICP-OES, combustion analyzers, colorimetric analyzers and pH/EC meters, related analysis, maintenance and method development/validation;
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability and a strong chemistry background;
- Proven experience with quality control including appropriate trouble-shooting activities;
- Experience working with a recognized quality management system (ISO/IEC 17025);
- Exceptional self-motivational skills combined with strong communication skills to work effectively in both a team and individual environment;
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, client-focused environment with an emphasis on producing quality results.
Position Number 483-080
Classification USW, Local 4120 Salary Band 5*
Normal Hiring Range $27.43 – $30.65 per hour
*Tentative evaluation; subject to final review.
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