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Laboratory Analyst / Technician and Laboratory Chemist

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Mississauga

Description
 

 

AGAT Laboratories Ltd. is an established full service laboratory network. AGAT is proud of its status as one of the most diversified laboratories in Canada. With a broad range of staff experience and state of the art instrumentation, AGAT provides a level of service and quality that sets the standard for the laboratory industry.


AGAT Laboratories’ Eastern Canada Headquarters, in Mississauga, Ontario, is currently in search of he following positions:

  • Full time laboratory analysts / technicians
  • Full time laboratory Chemists

These positions may require shift work (i.e. evenings and weekends) as needed.


The successful candidate(s) must possess:

ANALYST / TECHNICIAN

  • B.Sc in chemistry, biochemistry or chemical engineering;
  • At least 1 year of relevant laboratory experience;

CHEMIST

  • B.Sc or M.Sc. in chemistry, biochemistry or chemical engineering;
  • Minimum of 5 years hands on experience with environmental instrumentation: GC/MS, GC/ECD, GC/FID

Attributes for both positions will be:

  • Computer literacy: Word, Excel. Knowledge of software used in chromatography would be an asset;
  • Good organizational skills, must be able to work well independently and within a team;
  • Knowledge of EPA methodologies, specifically those relating to SW-846 (Organic Analysis);
  • Knowledge of Environmental Guidelines is an asset

Duties will include but are not limited to:

  • Perform activities related to preparation and analysis of soil and water samples;
  • Verify data to ensure quality and conformity;
  • Participate in problem-solving related to instruments and work;
  • Identify and communicate opportunities to improve work and propose changes that would increase efficiency;
  • Communicate all information, as needed, regarding progress of activities, and results;
  • Participate in the validation of analytical methods and the revision of method SOPs.

AGAT would like to thank all applicants, however, only candidates that meet the requirements will be contacted. Competitive wages and benefits will be offered. Absolutely NO PHONE CALLS, please. Send your salary expectations along with your resume and your cover letter in Word or pdf format to AGAT Laboratories Ltd at info.mississauga@agatlabs.com. Please indicate the job title in the subject title of the email. This is not an IT position; please do not send IT resumes. This is an open posting, applications will be accepted as long as posting is active.



 

Please send your resume to opportunities@agatlabs.com.


 

 

Thank you for your interest in working for AGAT Laboratories!