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LGC Standards is a division of LGC Group, the UK’s designated National Measurement Institute for chemical and bioanalytical measurements. We are a leading global manufacturer and service provider of quality assurance and research tools, supporting analytical needs in more than 120 countries worldwide. We use our expertise to produce to the highest standards, including ranges produced under ISO/IEC 17025 and accredited to ISO 17034. Our wide range of reference materials and proficiency testing schemes is complemented by our experience in outsourcing and customs, enabling us to adapt quickly to provide tailored solutions that meet our customers’ analytical needs. We innovate and apply science in order to ensure the safety and integrity of products and services, in line with our vision of science for a safer world.

As a Warehouse & Supplies Associate you will play a key role in supporting laboratory operations by ensuring the timely supply, replenishment, and distribution of glassware, solvents, consumables, and other laboratory materials. This role also assists with inventory management and, approximately 20% of the time, supports the handling, processing, and packaging of hazardous waste in partnership with the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to capably perform each of the following essential duties:

Work Safely

• Understand and foresee possible safety issues.
• Abide by health and safety guidelines prescribed by governing bodies and the TRC. Environmental Health and Safety Committee.
• General housekeeping of work area.
• Promote a safe working environment.
• Work in a manner that does not jeopardize the safety of self or co-workers.

Perform Glass Wash Functions

• Collect used glassware from the laboratories and segregate for processing.
• Wash and clean glassware by hand and/or by using automated laboratory glassware washer and ensure clean glassware are available for the laboratories.
• Assist chemists in locating glassware and equipment.
• Deliver and restock supply of clean glassware in the laboratory.
• Notify Warehouse & Supplies Supervisor regarding equipment or other areas requiring repairs and/or replenishing.

Perform Receiving and Warehouse Functions

• Receive, unpack, and move all incoming materials and items to designated locations.
• Update all purchase orders of received items as out lined in the standardized work.
• Conduct daily and weekly inventory counts.
• Create purchase orders and maintain adequate stock levels.
• Replenish solvents and deliver to laboratories as out lined in the standardized work.
• Provide on time and efficient delivery of goods between satellite locations.
• Provide support for each satellite locations as needed.
• Housekeeping of warehouse and storage area.
• Dispose of solvent bottles and drums from laboratory to waste area.

Perform Hazardous Waste Functions

• Collect, characterize, and sort chemical hazardous waste and other hazardous materials from the laboratory process.
• Track inventories of hazardous chemical waste and other hazardous materials on-site.
• Bulk or lab pack hazardous materials to prepare for removal from site.
• Maintain required stock of supplies required for hazardous chemical waste collection and disposal.
• Monitor and maintain the cleanliness and organization of the hazardous waste rooms following 5S practices.
• Ensure to comply with prescribed safety procedures or federal laws regulating hazardous waste disposal methods.
• Operate machines or equipment to move, package, store, or transport hazardous waste materials. 

Perform Other Duties

• Perform other duties and complete additional projects as assigned.

• Post-secondary education in Chemistry or a related scientific/technical field preferred.
• Technical experience handling hazardous waste.
• Must have good understanding of safety procedures.

Desired Knowledge and Qualifications:  

• Highly organized and ability to work in a fast-paced working environment.
• Works well and contributes to a team driven environment.
• Understands and recognizes the roles, duties and responsibilities that are assigned.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures and instructions.
• Customer focus driven with good communication skills.
• Task oriented self-starter that takes initiative to get things done.

Work Conditions and Environment

• The employee must frequently handle chemical compounds including toxic chemicals or those classified as Dangerous Goods and to treat accordingly.
• The employee must frequently lift, push, pull and/or move objects weighing up to 85 pounds.
• The employee must be able to handle and maneuver heavy weights of 250 kg.
• The employee may be required to wash glassware that has residues of solvents and organic compounds.
• The employee may at times be exposed to unpleasant odours within the work environment.
• The employee may at times be exposed to inclement weather.
• Must be available to work for 8 hours as assigned between 6 AM to 6 PM.

The typical pay range for this role is:

Minimum: CAD$ 42,000 / Yearly

Maximum: CAD$ 45,000 / Yearly

This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for the position.  The actual base salary will depend on several factors such as: experience, skills, and location.

What we offer (Canada based-employees)

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and dependents.
• RRSP with matching employer contribution.
• Group retirement plan.
• PTO and Personal Care Days.
• Professional development and extended growth opportunities across the TRC and LGC networks.
• Subsidized corporate gym membership with GoodLife Fitness and store and restaurant discounts.
• Cheer Program where employees are recognized for outstanding work.
• Companywide social events.

About LGC:

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing critically important components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.

Our values

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

Equal opportunities

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or parental status, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard these factors.