Sample Preparation Technician (General Labourer)

The Sample Preparation Technician is responsible for performing routine sorting, transferring, drying, crushing, pulverizing and screening of geological materials in accordance with client work order instructions and laboratory quality guidelines and procedures.

This position works on a rotational schedule of days and nights. Shifts are 12-hours in length on a 2-2-3 continental schedule.

•Unpack, sort, transfer and dry samples 

•Execute and perform crushing, pulverizing and screening of geological materials as per SGS’ Standard Operating Procedures. 

•Conduct routine quality checks including particle size analysis, dust loss and report data immediately to the Supervisor or group leader if results are outside of acceptability parameters. 

•Ensure that work order documentation is complete in every respect and QC results are entered into SLIMS as necessary. 

•Maintain clean and organiz...