Lab Technician

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Lab Technician

Emmerson Packaging is a third-generation family-owned company. We are an industry leader in flexible packaging solutions, and we love what we do! We pride ourselves on meeting and exceeding the highest quality standards in everything we do, including adding talented people to our team! This passion and pride have won us the distinction of being named one of Canada’s Best Managed companies for 11 years running.

Our Values say it best :

  • We enhance our lives by helping others succeed
  • We care about our clients, each other, and our communities
  • We are responsible for the outcome of our actions
  • We strive to do the right thing, even if it costs us

JOB SUMMARY :

  • Operates laboratory equipment; calibrates and performs preventive maintenance
  • Monitors, maintains, updates, and performs in-house calibrations; reviews and assesses frequency of calibrations on production instruments
  • Monitors press, slitter, and lamination schedules for specific customer jobs; retrieves samples for testing where applicable
  • Prepares samples for testing
  • Conducts routine testing as required by customers and internal processes
  • Conducts problem-solving and troubleshooting of COQ investigations
  • Collects and maintains records from laboratory testing
  • Maintains Certificate of Analysis (COA) records for assigned customers
  • Writes technical laboratory testing reports
  • Develops and documents laboratory test methods

COMPETENCIES

  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel software programs
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Demonstrates a strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
  • Good time-management and organizational skills
  • Strong mathematical ability
  • Effectively able to document technical laboratory test reports

REQUIRMENTS :

  • Bachelor of Science degree, or diploma in a science discipline
  • Two (2) years’ experience working in a laboratory

What's in it for YOU?

  • Competitive wages
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • Defined contribution pension plan
  • Profit Sharing program
  • Training and development support
  • On site gym and cafeteria
  • Being part of an awesome team