Laboratory Technician - Edmonton, AB

Job summary

Conduct laboratory analyses and maintain reliable equipment and accurate quality documentation throughout manufacturing. Support production by resolving technical issues, analyzing quality data, conducting trials, improving processes, reducing scrap, and contributing to safety initiatives.

Job details

Laboratory Technician LOCATION: Edmonton, AB DEPARTMENT: Quality Role As a Laboratory Technician, you will conduct lab analyses, uphold quality system requirements, and maintain precise documentation. You will assist production with resolving technical issues, improving processes, and supporting scrap‑reduction and safety initiatives. Responsibilities: Perform lab analysis in all stages of manufacturing to ensure proper quality control of raw materials and finished products. Ensure all sampling, analytical and monitoring equipment is in good reliable working. Maintain accurate documentation, including test results, start‑up records, QA logs, and reports, ensuring proper circulation within the QA program. Support production teams to ensure products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system. Implement and monitor lab test practices in accordance with CSA and Tenaris internal standards. Analyze QA data as needed to define quality performance. Support productivity improvement, reducing down time/set-up time, scrap rate and other project work. Assist with resolving technical issues in manufacturing and contribute to multi‑project workstreams within production environment. Conduct lab and line trials as required to understand causes of problems and potential solutions. Support scrap-reduction, cost savings and quality improvement teams, with focus on process and material optimization. Support and align with Health and Safety initiatives across the company. Qualifications: Post-Secondary education in in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering are preferred. Experience working in steel manufacturing, coatings application, and previous lab experience preferred Ideal Characteristics: Ability to work independently and within a team Fantastic trouble shooting, and problems solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills required Schedule & Working Conditions: This is a full‑time position (40 hours per week), with occasional evening, night, or weekend coverage required based on operational needs. Work is performed in an industrial pipe‑coating laboratory environment Why Join Tenaris: A global leader Help share our future and solidify our position as leaders in our industry. People make the difference Work with outstanding people in dynamic, collaborative teams who are always looking to find better ways of doing things. A safe and environmentally conscientious workplace We adopt ecologically efficient designs and technologies to keep our people safe and healthy, and reduce our impact on the environment. A partner in the community We understand that a long-term industrial project means growing together with communities where we operate. Unleash your potential We understand the importance of giving you the chance to learn and develop new skills by exploring different positions. Our differences make us stronger Join a culturally diverse team, united in our commitment to excellence. Learning culture From one corner of the world to another, our global organization will encourage you to share knowledge and best practices. Effort is rewarded We select and promote individuals based on their performance, experience, abilities, interpersonal skills and commitment. Competitive salary and benefits Our worldwide compensation and salary structure is positioned competitively in each and every one of the markets where we operate. Facilities unlike any other We continuously invest in our mills, service centres, training and research centres, focused on a sustainable, state-of-the-art industrial footprint in every community where we operate. Diversity & Inclusion: Tenaris values diversity in all its forms, fostering an inclusive workplace rooted in safety, ethics, transparency, and open communication. Our active Diversity & Inclusion committee works on strategic initiatives to enhance our workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer: Tenaris is committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Job Status This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those that match the criteria required for the desired profile will be contacted Visit our Careers Page Follow us on LinkedIn Follow us on Glassdoor Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram

What you’ll do

Conduct laboratory analyses and maintain reliable equipment and accurate quality documentation throughout manufacturing. Support production by resolving technical issues, analyzing quality data, conducting trials, improving processes, reducing scrap, and contributing to safety initiatives.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in metallurgy, materials science, chemical engineering, or mechanical engineering is preferred. Steel manufacturing, coatings application, and laboratory experience are preferred, along with strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Listed skills

• Quality Control · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Technical Support · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Laboratory Analysis
• Quality Control
• Sampling
• Equipment Maintenance
• Documentation
• Quality Management Systems
• Data Analysis
• Troubleshooting
• Problem Solving
• Process Improvement
• Scrap Reduction
• Technical Support
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Health and Safety
• Solutions Support
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Research
• Interpersonal Communications
• Safety Assurance
• Mechanical Engineering
• Quality Improvement
• Cultural Diversity
• Productivity Improvement
• Development Environment
• Technical Issues
• Chemical Engineering
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Metallurgy
• Materials Science
• Conscientiousness
• Laboratory Testing
• Laboratory Experience
• Shape Optimization

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Science & Research
• Engineering
• Security & Safety
• Laboratory Technician
• Laboratory Technician (General)
• Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians
• Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
• Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians

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