ALS Global

ALS Global

Laboratory Assistant

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Work authorization requiredDetected 22 days ago
Communication

About the role

  • Generate worklists and organise workload to meet Turn Around Times (TAT's) and hold times
  • Retrieve samples from storage (includes some lifting and carrying of soils and water samples);
  • Operate simple lab instrument/equipment such as pipettes, shakers, centrifuges, pH meters, flash point apparatus, etc.

Requirements

  • Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required
  • Some experience working in a fast-paced, production, and/or preparation environment
  • Knowledge from high school science courses and/or basic laboratory safety is an asset
  • Experience working with chemicals or in a laboratory setting (ex. school) is an asset, but not required
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs./14 kg on a regular basis and carry for short distances
  • Wear issued personal protective equipment (PPE) such as dust masks, gloves etc., when required
  • Ability to stand for a full shift
  • Ability to sit at a desk and do general office work, which includes periodic sedentary responsibilities

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
  • Excellent computer skills;
  • Individual compensation is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training.

Compensation

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

Benefits

  • Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company

Company info

  • Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.
  • At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.
  • When you join us, you'll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • 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.