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Chemical Laboratory Technician - Casual

Employer
Teck Resources Limited
Location
Trail, British Columbia, Canada
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jun 28, 2021

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Category
Chemical Analysis/Research, Technicians
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
Closing Date: June 27,2021

Reporting to the Group Leader, Analytical Services, the Technician, Analytical Services may provide analyses using optical emissions spectrometers, Leco C/S analyzer, AA spectrometers, calorimeter, alpha detectors, ICP-OES instruments, auto-titrators and the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

This is a casual role thereforeworkload and shift times are dependent on business area needs.

Responsibilities:
  • Observe safety and hygiene regulations and procedures in the performance of duties.
  • Provide analyses by following established procedures, recognizing problems as they arise and correcting them.
  • Work in a variety of sections to meet changing work requirements or priorities.
  • Participate as a member of a team under the direction of a Senior Technician in special projects and method development projects aimed at extending the capabilities and service supplied by Analytical Services.
  • Conduct routine and assigned quality control tasks to maintain accuracy of results.
  • Use knowledge of Analytical Services and assaying procedures to train other technicians and trainees.
  • Recognize interferences between elements and take action (complexing, removing) using instrumental principles to optimize sensitivities during instrument set-up.
  • Enter results into the LIMS for direct reporting to Operations; report unusual conditions directly to customers.

Qualifications:
  • Applicants should have a certificate of efficiency in Assaying; or be graduates of a two-year chemical sciences program (or equivalent); or be a graduate with a B.Sc. in Chemistry with a minimum of three years’ analytical experience in a full-service metallurgical testing laboratory, or the equivalent.


At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution.

Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter electronically.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal and zinc, as well as investments in energy assets.

Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK. Learn more about Teck at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources.

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