Posted 11 hours ago
Instrumentation Technician - ICP-OES
@ SGS
Burnaby, British Columbia
Overview
SGS is hiring an Instrumentation Technician for ICP-OES work in its laboratory on a full-time basis, with afternoon and night shifts required. The role runs laboratory analyses under SOPs, keeps logs and equipment records, performs instrument checks and preventive maintenance, and helps with method SOPs and validation. The posting states a starting wage of $20.50 per hour, 80% coverage for health, dental and vision, paid time off and RRSP eligibility.
Pay:
Up to $20.50 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Run lab analyses on instruments following SOPs
- Record results, logbooks and equipment records
- Perform routine instrument checks and preventive maintenance
- Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns
- Help prepare method SOPs and validation protocols
Requirements summary:
- BSc or diploma in a science-related program, or equivalent
- 1 to 3 years of relevant laboratory experience
- Available for afternoon and night shifts
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · smartrecruiters
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-12
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Quality assurance |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred), College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Science |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
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SGS
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Geneva |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 135 |
Company Description
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description
Please note: This position will require the successful candidate to be available for afternoon shift and Night Shift.
- Performs and executes laboratory techniques as per methods independently, following the company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to carry out analyses.
- Documents information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Recording and periodically interpreting results to present to senior colleagues, results are evaluated in a timely manner.
- Keeps laboratory supplies readily available by inventorying stock.
- Assists in maintaining and operates equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance. Record findings in logbook.
- Carry out routine instrument checks for compliance and accurate testing results. Record findings in logbooks.
- Assists with the preparation of method SOP’s, validation protocol and reporting.
- Demonstrates safe work habits and enforces a clean and organized working environment.
- Assists the Department Supervisor in monitoring and checking for the completion of all daily H&S checks, monthly H&S meetings, emergency protocol and any incident/accident reports.
Qualifications
- Education: BSc. or Diploma in a Science related program or
equivalent experience or training
- Experience: Minimum 1 – 3 years of relevant laboratory work
experience required
Additional Information
Salary: starting at $20.50 per hour.
Some benefit highlights:
- 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
- Paid time off
- RRSP Program Eligibility
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.
Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.
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