Wetlab technician is responsible for performing routine sample decompositions and leaches on geological materials in accordance with client work order instructions and laboratory quality guidelines and procedures.
- Perform a variety of decomposition and leaching methods as per SGS’ Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). These will include acid digests and others as required
- Clean labware and equipment
- Make basic reagents as necessary
- Provides feedback to supervisors and/or group leader regarding any issues encountered during procedures. E.g. unanticipated reactions, loss of samples etc
- Verify and adjust calibrations on a variety of lab equipment including dispensers, pipettes, balances and other.
- Ensure that work order documentation is complete in every respect and QC results are entered into SLIMS as necessary.
- Maintain clean and organized workbench area ensuring spills are immediately cleaned; disposal is handled according to laboratory procedures including any special requirements for handling international soils.
- Ensure that equipment’s are maintained in good order making the supervisor or group leader aware of any damaged or defective equipment or any equipment requiring complex adjustment.
- Notify supervisor when consumables are nearing depletion to ensure they are reordered
- Keep all records and notebooks in good order including work order and equipment maintenance logs.
- Adhere to assigned working hours unless otherwise approved by the Supervisor
- May be asked to work in other areas of the Geochemistry laboratory sections when required.