Chemistry Technician (Seasonal)

Job summary

The Chemistry Technician will perform qualitative and quantitative laboratory tests on various samples including water, soil, and ores while ensuring compliance with ISO 17025 standards. The role also involves field testing, sample collection at customer sites, and the preparation of detailed test reports.

Job details

Overview Element Edmonton has an opportunity for a Chemistry Technician for testing, sample preparation and delivery/collection of samples and preparation of test reports. This is a seasonal position that is scheduled to end on 31 December 2026. Responsibilities Analysis of water-physical, chemical and microbiological parameters Analysis of ores and minerals Analysis of water, soil, aggregates, concrete and scale samples Operation of equipment like pH / EC / TDS meters, UV-visible spectrophotometers, ovens, furnaces, incubators, fusion machines Prepare the reagents, standard solution and ensure standardisation of the solution used in the laboratory Handling and storage all chemicals as per the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Managing the calibration of glass wares and the instruments Performance of qualitative and quantitative laboratory tests and analysis of other substances as per standard method Issue reports and receive samples to and from the respective entities Involvement in site and field testing with various international standards or in-house procedures Ensure work compliance to ISO 17025 requirements Coordinating with the other technicians in the team to carry out work as per the planning schedule Manual handling of samples General maintenance, cleaning and checking of equipment Working to all HSE standards Interaction with clients during witnessed testing Generating test reports for clients (data entry, quality assurance) Ensuring compliance to all Element Material Technology quality standards Driving to customer site to collect samples and / or conduct testing at their lab on a regular / daily basis Willing to assist in other activities from time to time that may be requested by the department manager to assist in the execution of Element Material Technology annual targets and budget Skills / Qualifications Educational background in Chemistry or other Sciences Have the ability to work in teams under pressure and flexible to work different working hours (night / day) shifts if required or necessary Good English communication skills: reading, writing, speaking Good math skills Knowledge and experience of safe operation of testing equipment and operating in an independent / chemistry / consultant laboratory #LI-TK1 Diversity Statement At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”. All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

What you’ll do

The Chemistry Technician will perform qualitative and quantitative laboratory tests on various samples including water, soil, and ores while ensuring compliance with ISO 17025 standards. The role also involves field testing, sample collection at customer sites, and the preparation of detailed test reports.

Requirements

Candidates must have an educational background in Chemistry or related sciences and possess strong English communication and math skills. The ability to work in teams, handle chemicals safely, and operate laboratory equipment is essential.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Technical Reporting · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Chemistry
• Laboratory testing
• Sample preparation
• ISO 17025
• Data entry
• Quality assurance
• HSE standards
• Water analysis
• Microbiological analysis
• Spectrophotometry
• Chemical handling
• Instrument calibration
• Field testing
• Technical reporting
• Math skills
• Teamwork
• Sample Preparation
• Planning
• Reagent
• Communication
• Data Entry
• English Language
• Field Testing
• Furnaces
• International Standards
• ISO/IEC 17025
• Laboratory Testing
• Manual Handling
• Material Safety Data Sheet
• Mathematics
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Management
• Soil Science
• Coordinating
• Incubators

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Chemistry Technician
• Chemical Technician
• Chemical and Physical Science Technicians
• Chemical Technicians