Sample Prep Technician (Temporary Contract)

About the role

Eurofins Experchem laboratories, Inc. is looking for a detail-oriented, organized Sample Prep Technician for a temporary contract position in Toronto, Canada. The role prepares, processes and organizes laboratory samples with precision and efficiency, working as part of a collaborative laboratory team in line with established protocols and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Split, grind and homogenize incoming samples in compliance with standard operating procedures and quality systems
• Clean the workplace and equipment, and maintain assigned equipment
• Perform operational qualifications before analysis and deliver sample splits to testing departments, obtaining required signatures
• Log and store sample retains, discard them properly and record supplies taken from stockroom
• Monitor turnaround time (TAT) requirements and inform the manager of anticipated delays
• Provide feedback to the department manager on suggested improvements to procedures
• Perform environmental monitoring as needed

Required profile

• High school diploma
• Proven experience in laboratory sample preparation or related laboratory technical work
• Attention to detail and ability to follow complex procedures accurately
• Ability to complete semi-repetitive tasks in a timely manner
• Physical capability to stand at the bench more than half the time and lift up to 20 lbs

Required skills

• Basic computer systems and data entry
• Knowledge of laboratory safety standards
• Preferred: LIMS experience, familiarity with analytical chemistry, regulated laboratory experience, and knowledge of sample handling and chain-of-custody

Shift work and overtime may be required, including occasional weekends and evenings. Applicants within commuting distance of the GTA, Ontario are thanked for their interest; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.