Lab Technician

True Environmental is hiring a Lab Technician in Faro, YT, Canada, for a full-time, permanent position with a 7 days on, 7 days off schedule. Responsibilities include laboratory testing, data management, and equipment maintenance. Candidates should have a diploma in Bioscience or Chemical Technology, strong organizational skills, and experience with laboratory equipment. Paid staff accommodations are available, and the median wage is $28.21/hour.
Ensero Solutions is an environmental consulting and remediation business with specific expertise in environmental assessments, active/passive water treatment, microbiological testing, and turnkey remediation services for the mining industry and broader industrial sectors. At Ensero, we get the opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment and people’s lives. We’re building a culture where people can grow their careers and are challenged to solve our client’s toughest environmental problems.

Lab Technician

Faro, YT - Full-Time Permanent (7 days on, 7 days off schedule)

Paid Staff Accommodations Available

NOC: 22100

Hours per week: 40

Median Wage: $28.21/hour

Ensero Solutions is an environmental consulting and remediation business with specific expertise in environmental assessments, active/passive water treatment, microbiological testing, and turnkey remediation services for the mining industry and broader industrial sectors. At Ensero, we get the opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment and people’s lives. We’re building a culture where people can grow their careers and are challenged to solve our client’s toughest environmental problems.

About The Role

Reporting to the Lab Manager, this role is responsible to support laboratory testing, data management, sampling, record keeping, and laboratory maintenance.

Key Responsibilities
• Follow daily tasks assigned by leader/coordinator
• Perform experiments accurately following SOPs, to meet project deliverables and timelines
• Accurate data entry into data management software and data recording
• Notifies leader of test variances or equipment issues requiring troubleshooting
• Suggests changes to and revises SOPs as approved by leader/coordinator
• Receives samples and/or supplies
• Equipment maintenance and monitoring
• Logs information in lab book /form and performs internal reviews of lab books/forms
• Performs all work in a safe manner and ensures work areas are clean after use
• Ensures consumables, chemicals and samples are well organized and tracked according to the designated method for their area
• Day to day tasks may include, depending on the area of work:
• Internal testing for parameters using basic chemistry testing such as alkalinity, ammonia, nitrate, nitrite, hardness, sulphate, sulphide, ATP, and COD as per SOPs
• Entry of data into databases
• Other related duties as required

About You
• Diploma in Bioscience or Chemical Technology;
• Strong organizational and communication skills, problem solving, and ability to work with confidential documents;
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues;
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite;
• Excellent written and oral communication;
• Experience with scientific record keeping, use of laboratory and testing equipment

Ensero has offices in Colorado (Denver, Canon City, and Fort Collins) and Canada (Saskatoon, Vancouver and Whitehorse) and is well established as an innovative leader in environmental management, water treatment, remediation technologies, and facility operations. We believe in giving you the opportunity to learn and to help make an impact on the sustainability of the environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.