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Senior Professional Technical Recruiter at Apex Systems
Apex Systems is a large staffing and consulting firm and we are looking for a Lab Technician II with workplace lab experience with wet chemistry techniques, great communication skills, and lab safety knowledge to place at our Chemical Manufacturer client.
Client: Chemical Manufacturer
Location: Waterloo
***Please note this is an onsite position required to work in a laboratory environment***
Responsibilities
- Understanding of laboratory tests to be performed on process chemicals/fluids.
- Adhere to the principles of corporate Quality Systems.
- Perform samples.
- Record and transcribe data in accurate and concise manner.
- Recognize and react to out of spec data.
- Complete assigned work in a timely fashion.
- Perform new procedures with general supervision.
- General laboratory housekeeping duties to keep laboratory clean and all equipment in good working order.
- Assist more senior level technicians and chemists with day-to-day workload and method development.
- Support troubleshooting of problems and follow-up with corrective actions.
- Ensure instruments are calibrated and meet integrity testing.
- Adhere to all lab safety guidelines and maintain a safe work environment.
- Moderate interaction with internal and external customers.
- Report data to internal and external customers with possible recommendations.
- Assemble, diagnose, and perform basic repair of equipment.
- Occasionally visit customer manufacturing facilities to collect samples and provide basic on-site support.
- Assist in new employee training.
Key Qualifications
- 1+ year previous lab experience required (academic included)
- Chemistry BSc preferred.
- Knowledge of wet chemistry techniques.
- Understanding of best safety practices.
- Customer service experience is an asset.
- Positive team oriented attitude.
- Ability to self‐direct and take initiative.
- Demonstration of solid decision‐making skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and a good command of the English language is mandatory.
- Convey a positive image to new employees and our customers.
- Must have a valid driver's license for Ontario.
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