Laboratory Technician

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

Yara Belle Plaine is a world class producer of nitrogen fertilizer that contributes to Yara International’s mission to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet and the vision of a collaborative society, a world without hunger and a planet respected. Belle Plaine is located in Saskatchewan, Canada 50 km west of Regina on highway #1.

Responsibilities

The Laboratory Technician – Term will report to the Health, Environment, Safety and Quality (HESQ) Manager. The technician will be accountable to perform lab testing as per the daily schedule as well as to complete ad hoc testing as required.

Ensure sample collection
Provide samples preparation
Perform quality control analyses
Prepare and standardize reagents
Ensure results are recorded to spreadsheets
Perform regular housekeeping in order to provide a clean environment

Education, Experience & Skill

Diploma in Chemical Technology, Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry, or equivalent combination of education and applicable experience.
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
Effective communication skills are required.
Laboratory experience is preferred but minimum requirement is to be comfortable in a lab setting.

Additional Information

This is a 4 month temporary position.

Contact details

Deanna Milton, People & Culture Manager

Apply no later than

January 30, 2025

Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.

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