Technician- Laboratory - Junior Assignment

Position: Technician- Laboratory Location: Guleph, ON Are you an experienced Laboratory Technician with a knack for managing or performing work in some or all of the following areas; laboratory maintenance and administration, 5S, inventory management, assisting Lab Analysts in performing supplemental tasks, ensuring efficient day-to-day laboratory operations as directed by Operations Managers and Senior Analysts. If so, this could be the opportunity for you! Advantages Work with a world class organization. Excellent employee culture Excellent opportunity for problem-solvers Responsibilities Required Experience, any deal breakersKnowledge/Experience • Prior working experience in a laboratory environment is an asset (>3 years preferred) • Experience with 5S/ lean management systems is required • Knowledge of ISO17025 is an asset Industry Experience (software / websites) Must have and good to have. • Demonstrated experience and skill with MS office (Excel, Word, Outlook priority) and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). What is your understanding of ISO17025? -ISO/IEC 17025 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories is the main standard used by testing and calibration laboratories. In most countries, ISO/IEC 17025 is the standard for which most labs must hold accreditation in order to be deemed technically competent. What is you understanding of 5S? -The 5S pillars, Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain, providing a methodology for organizing, cleaning, developing, and sustaining a productive work environment. Qualifications Education, Licenses, Cert RequirementsMinimum Qualifications • Diploma in chemistry or natural or food sciences • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Required Skills (include soft skills)• Demonstrated experience and skill with MS office (Excel, Word, Outlook priority) and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). • Excellent organizational skills to adapt to fluctuating workloads while maintaining appropriate attention to detail. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently or as a member of a team. Deal breakers – what would automatically disqualify a candidate from this role? Overqualified or those looking for analytical instrumentation experience e.g. HPLC, ICP, GC etc. Preferred EducationPreferred Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, natural or food sciences Preferred Experience• Experience with LIMS systems Preferred Skills ISO17025 Summary If this position sounds like a great fit for you then apply online or send your resume directly to Chandana at chandana.sriram@randstad.ca. **Please note that only those qualified will be contacted. Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community. Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.