This position will carry out various routine testing and analysis, following written work instructions under the direction of the Supervisor of a specific department. This job description applies to employees working in the Digestion,Instrumentation, Party/Umpire, Warehouse, and Sample Reduction/Preparation departments.
- Duties may include: sample reception, sample identification, sample preparation, sample dilutions, setting up analytical batches and analysis, batch Quality Control, (the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Ensure samples are logged into LIMS accurately and in a quick manner.
- Working knowledge of LIMS
- Ensure samples are catalogued and stored in an efficient and easily retrievable manner.
- Assists laboratory personnel in locating and retrieving of samples and also responsible for sample disposal or returning samples to clients.
- Calibration and set up of laboratory equipment prior to analysis.
- Maintain and record equipment calibrations.
- Preparation of standards and reagents.
- Interpreting and evaluating results.
- Monitor Equipment maintenance & laboratory supplies.
- Follow all company health, safety and environmental policies.
- Maintains a clean working environment.
- Follow all Quality system protocols, report discrepancies to the Supervisor.
- May be asked to work in other areas of the Geochemistry laboratory sections.
- May be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed