Lab Technician - Student
Bath, ON, CA, K0H 1G0
Objective:
The Lab Summer student prime objectives are to assist in performing all the quality assurance chemical analysis and some physical analysis. These activities include but are not limited to the determination of chemical and physical properties of material.
The Lab Summer student reports directly to the Lab Technician and participates in various focus groups in the plant as maybe necessary.
Responsibilities:
Safety:
- Promotes and complies with Company safety policies. Proposes and takes corrective actions on unsafe conditions and behaviors at the lab. Participates and contributes to rectifying all lab safety issues and completes the monthly Safety Toolbox package. Complies with all laboratory safety procedures and ensures WHMIS labelling on all chemical solutions. Actively participates in team-based safety.
Environment:
- Ensures that all quality activities and initiatives meet environmental regulatory requirement.
Quality Assurance:
- Applies the laboratory QA & QC procedures.
- Guarantees the accuracy and reliability of lab data.
- Performs equipment monitoring and calibrations.
Quality Control:
- Participate in daily quality meetings and proactively implements actions generated from the meeting.
- Prepares all chemical solutions used in the lab and maintains inventory
Continuous Improvement:
- Assist in the testing of trial samples related to Alternative Raw materials, Alternative fuel, Process and Cement improvement projects.
Relationship with Others:
- Reports to the Lab Technician
- Works with and alongside the Lab B operator and Physical Tester
- Works with cross-functional teams involving Production, Process, Safety, Environment and Maintenance
Qualification Profile
Education and Work Experience:
- BS Chemistry or BS Chemical Engineering student
- Competent in Microsoft Office suite
- Able to lift up to 50lbs
Preferred skills:
- Analytical skills to safely, precisely and accurately perform tests and calculations.
- Demonstrated effectiveness working in a team environment (co-workers, suppliers, etc)
- Highly motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational skills, and a proven ability to perform under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to interact with plant personnel
- Demonstrated commitment to achieving organizational and personal goals
- Flexible to work depending on plant needs.
We thank you for your interest. Please note that this posting is for an existing vacancy, and only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Lafarge Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.