Chemical laboratory analyst

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

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)

Computer and technology knowledge

• Matrix Laboratory (MATLAB)
• MS Excel

Technical experience

• Soil analysis

Area of work experience

• Analysis
• Industrial research
• Method and technique development
• Non-industrial research
• Process troubleshooting
• Product development and formulation
• Quality assurance and control
• Laboratory testing and analysis

Type of industry experience

• Agriculture
• Industrial and inorganic chemicals
• Organic and specialty chemical products

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Analytical chemistry
• Biological chemistry
• Biotechnology
• Food chemistry
• Agricultural chemicals
• Microbiology

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• 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

Own tools/equipment

• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves
• Mask

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Judgement
• Organized
• Proactive

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Evening

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

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

Support for Indigenous people

• 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

Support for mature 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.)