Junior Lab Technician

Fluid Energy Ltd. is a global chemical company specializing in developing and manufacturing environmentally responsible low-hazard chemical systems. Since 2011 Fluid has been commercializing technically advanced modified commodity chemicals and promoting the application of safe effective chemical systems to industry and regulators worldwide.

At the beginning of 2023 Dorf-Ketal acquired Fluid in order to assist Fluid in reaching its goal of growing its presence around the world and product/industry diversification. Our patents and patent-pending formulas are superior to incumbent chemistries providing many technical transportation safety and environmental advantages to our customers.

Fluid promotes a culture of transparency communication and collaboration to ensure that continued growth does not hamper the high quality of service delivered to clients.

ROLE SUMMARY: The Jr. LabTechnician supports the development and provides technical expertise in thedevelopment of new products. The Jr. Lab Technician will receive guidance fromand execute tasks assigned by the Lab Manager to support these activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform laboratory tests toproduce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations.
• Carryout routine tasks accurately and follow strict methodologies to carry outanalyses
• Preparespecimens reagents and samples.
• Performstandard quality control testing on incoming samples.
• Maintainand operate laboratory instruments (e.g. pH meter balances UV-Visspectrophotometer).
• Ensurethe laboratory is well-stocked and resourced.
• Recordcompile and sometimes interpret results to present to senior colleagues.
• Cleanlaboratory glassware equipment and keep work areas clean and tidy.
• Executetests according to standard operating procedures.
• Fileand organize lab-related paperwork and electronic documents.
• Performmathematical calculations and compose technical reports based on test results.
• Followand ensure strict safety procedures and safety checks.
• Setup and conduct chemical experiments.
• Assistin the design and execution of sampling experimental setups and dataanalysis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-5 years of experience in a chemical laboratoryenvironment.
• Diploma or degree in chemistry or adjacent engineering/bio-science.
• Suitable technical writing skills.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Ability to commission andmaintain technical equipment including a core flood apparatus is required.
• Mechanical aptitude is anasset.
• Flexibility to work with andprovide support for cross-functional teams.
• Ability to build effectiverelationships and collaborate across departments.
• Time management skills to keep ahead of administrativetasks in various areas.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft WordMicrosoft Excel Microsoft Outlook.
• A collaborative individual who excels in a teamenvironment.
• Attention to detail.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Some travel may be required for this role.
• Ability to lift up to 20 kg.
• Ability to work shift work to cover 7-day workweeks.
• Ability to work in an office and laboratory environment.