LHSO 15R – Laboratory Support Analyst

Posting Title
LHSO 15R – Laboratory Support Analyst

Position Classification
Laboratory/Hlth Science Of R15

Union
GEU

Work Options
On-Site

Location
Sidney, BC V8L 1W3 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$59,015.56 – $66,749.47 annually

Close Date
9/27/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date
12/1/2026

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Env & Climate Change Strategy

Ministry Branch / Division
Environment Protection Division, Environmental Monitoring and Analysis Branch

Job Summary

The Team
At the BC Environmental Laboratory, you’ll be joining an existing team of six, including the lab manager, three chemists and two lab support analysts. The main focus of the team is supporting the research interests of academics, industry, and government in the Natural Resource sector. We are a collaborative and dynamic team, with a focus on communication and support to ensure high-quality and timely analyses. The small team size means there are often opportunities to try new tasks and have your unique skills valued.

The Role
As the third Laboratory Support Analyst, your focus will be assisting chemists in the crucial tasks of sample preparation, sample weighing, and routine testing. This role offers the exciting opportunity to apply your analytical chemistry skills to produce data that will guide important decisions for clients. You will also get the chance to explore lab-related activities that may interest you, such as SOP drafting, method development, and instrument operation. This role will be a combination of performing routine tasks and learning new skills which will serve you well here and beyond.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, or Agricultural Science, or Agronomy, or Environmental Chemistry, plus (1) year of related experience in an analytical chemistry production lab environment; OR,
• Diploma in Chemistry, or Agricultural Science or Agronomy, or Environmental Chemistry, plus two (2) years of related experience in an analytical chemistry production lab environment.

Related experience in an analytical chemistry production lab environment must include all the following:

• Minimum one (1) year experience with sample preparation, such as: the drying, grinding, milling or sieving of soils and plant tissue.
• Minimum one(1) year experience working in a laboratory environment following quality control and quality assurance (QC/QA) programs, to ensure the reported data produced meets QC/QA criteria outlined in standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Minimum one (1) year experience using basic support equipment, such as pipettes, balances and water purification systems.
• Minimum one (1) year experience prioritizing and organizing a complex workload in a busy and constantly changing environment.
• Minimum one(1) year experience using computers with various instrument software programs and Microsoft Excel to analyze, record, manipulate and report data.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working in a potentially hazardous chemical laboratory environment, including following safety procedures and applicable health and safety regulations (e.g. WHMIS, TDG and First Aid).

Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:

• Experience with analysis preparation, such as: filtration, digestion, extractions, etc. for soils and plant tissue.
• Experience with the use of instrumentation to conduct sample analysis, such as pH meters, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, ICPOES, ICPMS, autoanalyzer, GCMS, HPLC, etc. (Sample analysis includes the process from weighing samples to generating analysis reports.)
• Experience with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation standards.
• Experience writing and revising of SOPs under the supervision of a senior staff member following existing templates and ensuring conformity to published references and methods.
• Experience preparing verification documentation for instruments and/or support equipment (balances and pipettes).
• Experience with soil field sampling.

For questions regarding this position, please contact amber.sadowy@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity from December 2, 2024 until December 1, 2026. This opportunity may be extended or become permanent.
This position has full time on-site requirements in Sidney, a small community 26km from Victoria.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer .

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: NO– Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES– A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES– You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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Job Category
Natural Resource Sector, Scientific and Technical