chemical laboratory analyst
- Tofield, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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Work setting
Tasks
Analytical techniques
Transportation/travel information
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work setting
- Remote location
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
Tasks
- Conduct or assist in air and water quality testing
- Conduct sampling and analysis using chromatography techniques
- Conduct tests and analysis using other physical and chemical separation techniques
- Conduct tests and analysis using spectroscopy techniques
- Maintain laboratory equipment
- Operate laboratory apparatus
- Set up chemical experiments, tests and analyses
- Use techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation techniques and microscopy
- Assist in set up and conduction of chemical experiments
- Compile records for analytical studies
- MS Office
- Assist in developing programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards
- Assist in development of standards, health and safety measures
- Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results
- Assist in design and fabrication of experimental apparatus
- Develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis
- Prepare solution of gas or liquid, reagents, and sample formulations
Analytical techniques
- Chromatography
- Spectroscopy
- Microscopy
- Electroanalytical techniques
- Physical separation techniques
- Sampling
- Biological techniques
- Statistics
- Spectometry by Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP)
- Matrix Laboratory (MATLAB)
- MS Excel
- Soil analysis
- Analysis
- Industrial research
- Method and technique development
- Non-industrial research
- Process troubleshooting
- Product development and formulation
- Quality assurance and control
- Laboratory testing and analysis
- Agriculture
- Industrial and inorganic chemicals
- Organic and specialty chemical products
- Green economy sector
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
- Analytical chemistry
- Biological chemistry
- Biotechnology
- Food chemistry
- Agricultural chemicals
- Microbiology
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel regularly
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Gloves
- Mask
- Accurate
- Judgement
- Organized
- Proactive
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
- Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
- Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
- Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
- Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)
More about this job
Responsibilities
The analyst is responsible for conducting air, water, and soil quality testing using various chromatography and spectroscopy techniques. They must maintain laboratory equipment, set up chemical experiments, and compile detailed records for analytical studies.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and between 1 to 2 years of professional experience. Proficiency in analytical techniques and MS Office is required, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
Skills
- Chromatography
- Spectroscopy
- Microscopy
- Air and Water Quality Testing
- Physical and Chemical Separation Techniques
- Electroanalytical Techniques
- Soil Analysis
- Sampling
- Matlab
- Ms Excel
- Quality Assurance
- Laboratory Testing
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biological Chemistry
- Biotechnology
- Microbiology
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Science & Research
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Agriculture
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Analytical Chemistry
- Chromatography
- Spectroscopy
- Microscopy
- ICP
- Matlab
- Ms Excel
- Soil Analysis
- Quality Control
- Green Economy
- Environmental Preservation
- Net-Zero Target
- Industrial Research
- Product Development
- Biotechnology
- Microbiology
- Agricultural Chemicals
- Inorganic Chemicals
- Organic Chemicals
- Sampling
- Laboratory Apparatus
- Electroanalytical Techniques