Instrumentalist Specialist – Montreal East, QC Full Time

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

• To be aware of the specific safety requirements relating to the application of methodology falling under the scope of the instrumentation
• To develop procedures, schedules and training modules to ensure that laboratory equipment is installed, repaired, calibrated, verified, maintained and used in accordance with the method requirement, manufacturer guidelines and the laboratory quality management system.
• To maintain communication, peers and management regarding the status of equipment, as well as ongoing work related to building reliability.
• To maintain/monitor a familiarity with the chemical literature and awareness of current developments in the field, including vendor services.
• To maintain a current inventory of instrument and equipment parts, chemicals, and general supplies that are regularly replaced or consumed and order as needed.
• Follow a schedule to cover on call requests for the area on nights/weekends/holidays.
• To carry out all the above responsibilities in supportive manner with adherence to the company’s safety policy and procedures, quality management system, ethics policy, environmental management system, vision and strategy, and to exercise good judgment, common sense and diplomacy
• The position is responsible to effectively manage the day to day functioning of the equipment under the scope of the instrumentation and provides both oversight and support to end users of the area

What it takes to be successful in this role: 

• The instrumentalist specialist must have Bachelor in chemistry or equivalent.
• Work will be conducted in an environmentally controlled structure with occasional requirements to travell to outside storage locations days and night. The position will require standing for most of the work shift, walking will be moderate. Eyesight acuity is needed for analytical tests and reading and observing data. Repetitive motions included lifting, moving and carrying generally for items less than 4 kilos but occasionally for items up to greater than 25 kilos with appropriate equipment
• Experience with electronics and pneumatics
• Knowledge of laboratory analytical equipment such as GC, AAS, ICP, Sulphur/nitrogen analyzers, IC ect.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving ability
• Independent and self-motivated to accomplish tasks while requiring minimal direction from management
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and teamwork skills
• Basic knowledge of the windows computer environment and Microsoft. 
• Knowledge of measurement of uncertainty, calibration, verification and validation
• Knowledge of quality systems.

Salary & Benefits Information

When working with Intertek, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match, generous vacation/sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid holidays.

Intertek’s Commitment

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Our Culture of Total Quality Assurance 

Intertek promotes a culture where motivated, customer-oriented employees can flourish, experience professional fulfillment, and reach their highest potential. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. 

A career with Intertek offers rewarding opportunities to help companies around the world develop products that are used safely by millions of people every day. Intertek is the trusted advisor to many of the world’s leading brands, companies, and governments, and has earned a reputation for accuracy, reliability, integrity, and technical competence.  Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with Disabilities, who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [email protected]

Please apply online at Intertek Canada Careers (oraclecloud.com) 

*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. 

To apply: Please send your resume to Mr. Anis Boughazi and Ms. Stephanie Yelle at the following email address: [email protected], [email protected]

Bilingualism is needed for this role as the incumbent would need to deal with internal and external clients and employee’s that work outside of Quebec.

This position is eligible for Canadians of all ages