General Labor - Sample Preparation Technician
ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.
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At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive. Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.
GENERAL LABOR- SAMPLE PREPARATION TECHNICIAN
Within the Sample Preparation Department, the Sample Preparation Technician (P2) will work with client samples and prepare them for analysis in our labs.
Responsibilities
Ringing, sieving (including International Soils), crushing, splitting under direct supervision;
Loading and unloading drying ovens under supervision;
Maintain own production logs;
General cleaning duties for basic lab cleanliness;
May assists with layout duties/tasks
Handling compositing, screen metallics, special handling requests, etc.;
Inspecting equipment and inform senior employee if adjustment is required analytical quality;
Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures;
Other duties as assigned;
About you
Good hand-eye coordination
Good organizational skills
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Basic alpha/numeric comprehension
Basic English communication skills (written and verbal).
Required Qualifications
Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
Ability to work in a hot and dusty environment
Manual dexterity to perform repetitive tasks
Ability to lift up to 50lbs; sometimes continuously (occasionally lifting may exceed 50lbs and assistance is mandatory from either another employee or the lift assist equipment)
Ability to sit at a desk and do general office work, which includes periodic sedentary responsibilities
Be cleanly-shaven in order to wear protective equipment.
Working at ALS
Our people are our most valuable asset and drive our success at ALS.
We are a diverse community of dedicated professionals united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other.
At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.
Our benefits include
Pay Transparency
Structured wage increases
Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs, access to company perks)
Additional vacation days for years of service
Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company
Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more)
