Metals Technician

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.

Imagine your future with us! 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.

We are seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician in our Metals Department. In this position, you will be responsible for the preparation of environmental samples for analysis of metals with a secondary focus on mercury analysis by Direct Mercury Analyzer (DMA) and Cold Vapor (CV) instrumentation, and other analyses as training commences. This individual will be responsible for following all safety and quality guidelines while maintaining a satisfactory production level.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Performing laboratory tests as outlined by the SOPs.
• Performing all scheduled calibrations, standardization and SPC tests.
• Use correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality.
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with ALS health and safety policies, procedures.
• Routine maintenance of testing instrumentation.
• Properly completing all paperwork used to track tests and their validity.
• Loading data for tests performed.
• Maintaining a clean, safe work area.
• Accurately recording personal production and meeting production requirements.
• Routing samples for additional testing as outlined by SOPs.
• Storing and disposing of samples properly.
• Complying with local and corporate quality assurance policies, as well as ISO 17025 lab accreditation requirements.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as required.

• High School diploma or laboratory experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of good laboratory practice.
• Comfortable in a high paced production environment.

• High School diploma or laboratory experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of good laboratory practice.
• Comfortable in a high paced production environment.

• The ability to stand for intervals of up to 8 hours while working.
• Able to speak and hear clearly while communicating with co-workers and managers.
• Dexterity in hands and fingers to operate equipment and handle glassware.
• Must have average vision and able to see to read reports and operate equipment.
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
• Manual dexterity to perform intricate and/or repetitive tasks.
• Wear issued personal protective equipment (PPE) such as eye protection, 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.
• You may be exposed to unpleasant odors.
• Please note that ALS operates 24/7 and will require day, afternoon, and evening shift work including weekends.

Working 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.

Our people are our most valuable asset and drive our success  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.

• 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…