Lab Assistant

Job summary

Perform laboratory analysis including sample preparation, acid digestion, and filtration for mining and minerals clients. Maintain laboratory cleanliness and manage documentation using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Job details

Why SRC? With more than 400 employees, $83 million in annual revenue and nearly 80 years of RD&D experience, the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is Canada’s second largest research and technology organization with 1,400 clients in 16 countries around the world. We help clients from across the world solve technology problems, make improvements, seize opportunities, maintain competitiveness, increase productivity, and develop new markets. Our employees make a difference. We hire people who are passionate about their work because we are passionate about making a positive impact in our province and beyond. We recognize the important value of work-life balance and our employees enjoy generous time off. SRC also offers many other benefits such as flexible retirement and savings options, insured benefits, professional development opportunities, a robust safety program, and an outstanding team environment. Overview The Saskatchewan Research Council’s (SRC), Geoanalytical Laboratories, Geochemistry section has an opening for a Lab Assistant. This position is part of a larger team process to conduct laboratory analysis for our mining and minerals clients. This position is a 6-month term. Accountabilities Sample preparation, weighing, drying, subsampling, filtration, acid digestion and extract samples of different matrices (including but not limited to soil, water, plant, and rocks), working with acid and radioactive samples. Washing dishware and general laboratory upkeep. Generate work lists from Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and perform all required record-keeping & documentation. Observe established safety regulations and comply with all SRC health and safety policies and procedures. Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age. The use of safety equipment (foot protection, lab coats, gloves and safety glasses) is required and will be provided. Some heavy lifting (up to 30 kg) and working in a dusty environment will be required. Extended work hours (up to 12 hours per day) and occasional weekend work, as required. Previous lab experience is an asset but is not required. All necessary training will be provided. Skills A strong work ethic, reliability and a willingness to take on varied tasks as required. Ability to work in a fast-paced, repetitive environment with high attention to detail. Accurate and efficient data entry skills. Good organizational skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines such as turnaround times (TAT) and holding requirements. The chosen candidate will be required to provide an original Criminal Record Check that is satisfactory to SRC prior to the commencement of any employment duties. The Criminal Record Check must have been executed within the preceding 30 days of receipt. This position is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Deadline to apply is September 28, 2026, To Apply: Please apply with your resume and cover letter via the careers section of our website www.src.sk.ca/careers. Please indicate on your application where you heard about the position as SRC works with several partners to support an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. Our goal is to engage and empower all people so they can successfully achieve their professional goals. As SRC strives to build a representative workforce, applications are encouraged from persons of Indigenous ancestry.

What you’ll do

Perform laboratory analysis including sample preparation, acid digestion, and filtration for mining and minerals clients. Maintain laboratory cleanliness and manage documentation using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and capable of heavy lifting up to 30 kg in a dusty environment. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required prior to employment.

Benefits

• Flexible Retirement Options • Savings Options • Insured Benefits • Professional Development Opportunities • Safety Program • Generous Time Off

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Sample Preparation
• Data Entry
• Organizational Skills
• Attention To Detail
• LIMS
• Record Keeping
• Laboratory Maintenance
• Safety Compliance

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Engineering
• Manufacturing