ALS Global

Laboratory Assistant

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Work authorization requiredDetected 32 days ago

Code ReviewExcelCommunicationOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

General Accountability: The Laboratory Assistant will assist with basic laboratory functions, such as preparing client samples for analysis, performing extractions and routine lab maintenance.
You will be working independently and in a team environment, with an emphasis on providing quality and efficient service to clients.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Help manage daily sample workload to meet corporate turnaround times and hold times.
Help manage staff, equipment and other resources to maximize production, quality and efficiency;
Communicate any sample integrity or potential turnaround time issues to client support staff.
Maintain a reserve inventory of standard materials, reagents and supplies so that the processing of the anticipated sample workload is not put at risk.
Ensure that all junior staff are trained as per ALS policies and they adhere to strict QA/QC policies. Maintain current training records for all employees working under your supervision.
At ALS, you'll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential.
We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.
Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.
Manual dexterity to perform intricate and/or repetitive tasks

Completion of High School diploma or equivalent (required)
Previous experience working with chemicals or in a laboratory setting (required).
Knowledge from high school science courses and/or basic laboratory setting (asset)
Some previous experience working in a fast-paced, production, and/or preparation environment (asset)
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

Excellent English communication skills (auditory, verbal, written and reading)
Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook);
Accurate and efficient data entry skills;
Good organizational skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines such as turnaround times (TAT) and holding requirements;
Analytical and process oriented skill with the ability to critically think in ambiguous situations;
A strong work ethic and willingness to take on varied tasks as required;
Highly motivated, detail oriented, a commitment to excellence and a client-focused attitude.
Individual compensation is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training.

Individual compensation is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.
The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.
equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

This listing is sourced directly from ALS Global's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.