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SGS

Sample Preparation Technician (General Labour) - 6 Month Contract

Burnaby, BC, Canada

$20.5 CAD / hour · Contract

Within 25 km of Richmond · About 15.2 km from the city centre

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Job details

Pay: $20.5 CAD / hour
Job type: Contract
Apply by: Mar 31, 2027
Experience: Experience: 0-1 years of relevant work experience required or equivalent experience through education.
Posted: Oct 2, 2026

Original job description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

Please note this is a fixed term contract position with an estimated duration of 6 months.

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 organized workbench area ensuring spills are immediately cleaned; disposal is according to laboratory procedures including any special requirements for handling international soils.
Ensure that equipment is maintained in good order making the Supervisor or group leader aware of any damaged or defective equipment or any equipment requiring adjustment i.e., pulverizing time or crushers gapping.
Keep all records and notebooks in good order including work order and equipment maintenance logs.
May be asked to work in other areas of the Geochemistry laboratory sections when required.

Qualifications

Education: High school Diploma.
Experience: 0-1 years of relevant work experience required or equivalent experience through education.

Additional Information

Salary: $20.50 per hour.

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.

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Responsibilities

Prepare geological samples by unpacking, sorting, transferring, drying, crushing, pulverizing, and screening them according to standard procedures. Perform routine quality checks, document work and results, maintain a clean work area and equipment, and assist other geochemistry laboratory sections as needed.

Requirements

A high school diploma is required, along with 0–1 years of relevant experience or equivalent experience gained through education. Candidates applying for this Canadian position must be authorized to work in Canada; duties must be performed satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Sample Preparation
Sample Sorting and Handling
Sample Drying
Crushing and Pulverizing
Screening
Particle Size Analysis
Quality Control
Data Reporting
Work Order Documentation
SLIMS Data Entry
Laboratory Housekeeping
Equipment Maintenance
Recordkeeping
Geological Materials Handling

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Keywords

Geological Materials
Sample Preparation
Sample Sorting
Sample Drying
Crushing
Pulverizing
Screening
Particle Size Analysis
Dust Loss
Quality Control
Standard Operating Procedures
Work Orders
SLIMS
Geochemistry Laboratory
Laboratory Procedures
International Soils
Equipment Maintenance
Maintenance Logs
Laboratory Housekeeping
Data Reporting

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