Location
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom
Job description
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Job Title
Laboratory Technician
Application Deadline
3/4/2024
Location
Peterborough - Peterborough, ON K9H 1E5 CA (Primary)
Category
Laboratory Services
Job Type
Contract
Hourly or Salary
Hourly
Job Description
STATUS: Contract, Full-time (8 months with possibility of extension)
LOCATION: Peterborough, ON
APPLY BY: March 4, 2024
Cambium is a successful consulting and engineering company built on quality people doing great work in a rewarding environment. It’s our team that makes us unique.
And…our team is growing! We are currently seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the team of specialists in our materials testing lab.
- Performs various types of construction material testing on soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt under the direction of the lab supervisor
- Assist with field tests as required
- Prepares, receives and logs samples
- Calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment
- Records and reports data from all analyses and tests in the prescribed time and form and maintains statistical records in accordance with laboratory procedures
- Carries out routine tasks accurately and follows strict methodologies to complete analyses
- Records and interprets results to present to senior colleagues
- Follows and ensures strict safety procedures and safety checks
- Makes detailed observations; analyzes data, and interprets results
- Maintains laboratory equipment and inventory levels for laboratory supplies
- Performs limited troubleshooting and calibration of instruments
- Logs in all samples from the field or special requests for routine, non-routine and other tests
- Responsible for cleaning the lab, sample disposal, monthly inventory checks, safety duties etc.
- Fieldwork, shiftwork, overtime and travel may be required in all seasons
Job Requirements
- Geological Technical Diploma or Civil Technician Diploma or related University discipline
- CCIL Certification Type “C” aggregates or Type “QL” and “QF” concrete an asset
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience working in a similar CCIL-certified testing lab.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and work with a team
- High level of integrity and pride in quality work
- The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills with fluency (reading, writing and oral) in English.
- Valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.
Cambium welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WHY CAMBIUM?
Our team is different. From camping trips and movie nights to company ball-hockey tournaments in the parking lot, our team likes to have a good time together. When we cannot be together, we continue to maintain our team’s bond, through activities such as photo contests, shout-outs of appreciation and care packages.
Our team is hard-working. You’ll need to be flexible and able to manage priorities. Sometimes the days are long. But you are always compensated for your efforts, including a minimum of 3 weeks of vacation for new, full-time team members.
Our team is proud. Flexible scheduling. Donating a portion of our net income each year to local causes and events. Winning awards. You’ll find it easy to feel good about Cambium.
Cambium understands the importance of employee well-being and job satisfaction. A content and healthy staff is productive and energized which in turn is the basis for a successful organization. Our focus on caring for the employee as a whole person is apparent when reviewing the following benefits available to Cambium staff:
- A friendly and accepting work atmosphere
- Minimum three (3) weeks of vacation entitlement for all new employees
- The opportunity to participate in an employer sponsored Registered Pension Plan (RPP)
- Company profit sharing opportunities
- Company ownership opportunities
- Employee training and development initiatives and support for career advancement (through financial assistance and flexible scheduling)
- Flexibility in schedule allowing employees to balance work and family life
- Staff outings/social events
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