Data Analyst - Geochemistry/Analytical Laboratory

Job description:

About Us

A global company with a local presence. Headquartered in Ancaster, Actlabs is a Canadian owned company founded in 1987. We are recognized throughout the world as a leader in analytical testing and development services. With over 30 years of experience, our analytical laboratories provide high quality analysis impacting every aspect of our life including: Mining and Mineral Exploration, Agriculture, Cannabis, Environmental, Forensics, Life Sciences, Material Testing, Occupational Health and Petroleum Industries.

We’re investing for the future, implementing innovative strategies to allow us to continually strengthen and lead in the industries that we serve. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who wants to join an established and growing company. At Actlabs, we are committed to rewarding and retaining people who are passionate about making a positive impact in their professional and personal lives.

About the Role:

Job Title: Data Analyst

Education Required

B.Sc. or Diploma in Chemistry

Other Requirements

• Strong skills in analytical chemistry and excel
• High performance individual who can meet timelines
• Proven time management skills, attention to detail and motivated
• Ability to perform under pressure during high work volume to achieve turnaround requirement
• Exhibit strong organizational and prioritizing skills
• Problem solver and analytical thinker
• Ability to give suggestion and act on the next plausible step when problems arise
• Strong computer skills, must be well versed in excel
• Candidate must possess strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to work well independently and with others
• Knowledge of good laboratory practices
• Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety and Professional Conduct Policies

Responsibilities

The candidate will be working with spread sheets, processing and reporting chemical data derived from the ICP or ICP-MS instrumentation. The ideal candidate would be a self-motivated individual with strong excel skills that would enjoy the opportunity to work in a team-oriented, scientifically challenging work environment.

• Review of analytical data for acceptance, including, but not limited to: acceptable certified reference material recovery; acceptable method blank results; acceptable duplicate and control charting results; identification of issues in analytical data
• Control charting according to QCP Chart
• Control Charting and Range Ratio quality control checks
• Data comparison for samples with multiple analyses being performed
• Review and ensure all accepted data is produced is valid and reliable
• Generate and import analytical reports into the Support system
• Import and approve LIMS data
• Root cause investigation and help put in place CAPA for Quality failures (includes NCR/customer complaints, redo’s).
• Assist in ensuring turnaround time meets clients and company requirements by working overtime when required
• Maintenance of logs (including quality failure logs)
• Provide training to other analysts
• Compliance with ALL safety procedures including MSDS review for all chemicals used
• Other tasks as determined by Data Manager/Lab Manager/Process Owner as appropriate for someone in this role

Hours/Shift:

Day shift, overtime and or/week-end may be required.

This role is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.

A Workplace for All:

At Actlabs, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we strive to ensure that all voices are heard, all cultures are respected, and a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but essential to our success. We treat each other with fairness and dignity, regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is key to driving innovation and achieving excellence.

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that applicants applying for Canadian job positions must be authorized to work in Canada.