Lab Technician

West Coast Reduction Inc. - Nothing Left Behind* . At West Coast Reduction, nothing is important to us. Because when there's nothing left - that is when we've done our job. We collect food waste and by-products from food producers like farms, restaurants, bakeries and supermarkets, transforming them into ingredients used in animal feed, renewable energy and thousands of other products we use every day. Our efforts contribute to a sustainable local food supply and help us all live in cleaner and healthier communities. We are headquartered in Vancouver, BC with 7 plants across Western Canada, and our newest plant in Mount Vernon, WA, USA.

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We are hiring a full -time Lab Technician at our Mt. Vernon facility! The Lab Technician is responsible for accurately sampling and analysing feedstocks. Feedstocks will be sampled from railcars and blended product tanks. The Lab Technician's core role will be to operate and maintain a lab that can ensure all materials handled at the Transload Facility meet or exceed specifications set by customers.


WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• Build a stable career with a reputable, family-owned company of more than 450 employees
• Competitive wages
• Continuous training and development available
• Compensation package provided to full-time employees (including extended health benefits)
• Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

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SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Draw and analyse samples of animal fats and vegetable oils from railcars and storage tanks
• Draw and analyse samples from boilers
• Operate and maintain a professional lab
• Manage lab equipment inventory and issue resupply orders
• Work with the Production department to perform non-routine testing as required
• Perform shift work based on company business needs which evolve and change in response to customer demands
• Work overtime as instructed to ensure minimal downtime of facilities
• Adhere to the company Code of Conduct and all West Coast Reduction Inc. policies
• Foster a positive team and company culture by ensuring treatment of others is respectful and aligned with company values
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience operating an Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) instrument and/or combustion sulfur/nitrogen analyzer
• Experience working in an industrial laboratory setting, petroleum laboratory experience preferred
• Experience performing routine maintenance and calibrating laboratory instruments
• Experience implementing Statistical Quality Control plans to ensure continued optimal performance of instruments
• Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree from a recognized post-secondary educational institution
• Comprehensive understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Ability to climb to the top of railcars and storage tanks for sample collection
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, with excellent communication skills
• Familiarity with technology such as Microsoft Office Suite products and other software
• Familiarity with the principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) an asset
• Ability to read or interpret diagrams, schematic drawings and manuals to determine work procedures
• Ability to frequently move, carry, lift, push and pull equipment up to 50 lbs without assistance and occasionally greater with assistance
• Perform repetitive motions including bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing and reaching overhead above the shoulders daily
• Adaptable to adverse conditions including confined space, heights, cold weather, odours and animal by-products

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