Lab Technician Co-op

Main Responsibilities:

• Ability to work on assigned projects with limited supervision while performing sampling, preparing and testing lime/limestone, raw materials and associated products. 

• Be willing to learn and use analytical instruments.

• Ensure housekeeping is maintained in the lab and sample preparations areas while following good lab practices, safety procedures and other duties as assigned by management.

• Ensure regulatory requirements are met with regards to chemical disposal, proper PPE when handling chemicals.

• Ability to perform and construct scientific experiments safely. 

Requirements:

• Must be enrolled full-time in college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in natural sciences (e.g. Chemistry, physics, etc.) or Engineering or related fields.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and have transportation to and from office.

• Ability to work safely and with minimal supervision.

• Ability to perform moderate to heavy physical work (up to 50 pounds).

• Ability to work outside in a hot, dusty, noisy environment.

• Ability to wear the required personal protective equipment such as a dust mask or respirator

• Must be able to read, write and understand both verbal and written instructions in English, as well as some computer knowledge.

• Strong math and organizational skills along with ability to meet deadlines; ability to read and interpret technical procedures.

• Excellent work ethic, interpersonal skills& communication skills.

• Manufacturing and equipment experience is an asset.

• Some travel may be required. This includes picking up lab samples, performing customer trials and visiting operations. Minimum 5% travel, but no more than 10%. 

• Must be punctual and able to meet deadlines.

• Can accurately write technical reports based on laboratory findings.

• Skills

• Possess strong analytical thinking skills to provide a logical, in-depth analysis of a problem or situation.

• Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously with an emphasis on being results oriented

• Can transition between various lab settings depending on the incoming projects.