Certified Group is committed to delivering expert solutions and quality testing our customers can feel confident in – on time, every time – so the world can trust in what it consumes. As a leading North American provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services, Certified Group includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), FSNS Certification & Audit, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International Inc. Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries. 

We have embarked on an important journey to unify and strengthen our culture by living these core values: Start with the Customer, Drive to Deliver, Commit to Safety and Quality, and Believe in the Team — including believing in you.

The Chemistry Lab Technician a is responsible for the timely execution of preparing samples to be used for the Cannabis testing and analytical process. This includes setting up, calibrating, and verifying machinery, as well as grinding, weighing, extracting, transferring, diluting, breaking down (digesting) and loading samples on the instruments used in their analysis.

Primary Responsibilities

• Transferring samples to flasks (eg. removal of samples from cartridges, spiking of samples, transferring to flasks)
• End of shift clean-up, glassware cleaning
• Preparation of solutions, glassware, etc.
• Preparation of standards for various analytical processes.
• Transferring of samples on lateral or wrist action shaker (where applicable)
• Labelling of vials
• Preparation of flasks (eg. appropriate rinses, and labelling)
• Loading samples on instruments (where applicable)
• General maintenance and upkeep
• Daily safety inspections and stretching
• Sonicate, evaporate, centrifuge samples according to test method
• Verification of lab equipment as required (eg. Pipettors, Dispensers, Balances and syringes)
• The employee shall implement the Laboratory Quality Policy and perform duties in accordance to existing project specific requirements, current test methods, study plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Compliance to Health & Safety policies and procedures and wear required PPE equipment at all times
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Completion of a 2 year Chemistry related diploma/Certificate program required
• Completion of a 4 year Bachelors Diploma/Degree in a Chemistry related program preferred
• Or as determined by Human Resources and Department Director/Manager

Experience

• 2 year or more experience in a lab environment gained through a completion of a 2 year or 4 year chemistry related program
• 1 to 2 years professional experience in a lab or analytical testing environment is an asset
• Or as determined by Human Resources and Department Director/Manager

Soft Skills

• Demonstrate patience/adaptability to change
• Work under pressure and with various distractions
• Organize work load in order to complete daily duties to meet deadlines
• Work with limited supervision
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Must be able to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Effective communication skills relevant to the position

What we Offer:

• Competitive wages
• Benefits
• RRSP Matching
• TFSA's
• Training Programs
• Social events

Labstat values a diverse workforce.

Labstat values Equal Opportunity and embraces diversity. Begin a dynamic and rewarding career by becoming a member of Labstat's team of professionals!

Labstat is committed to meeting the accessibility requirements under the AODA and we invite applicants to contact us for specific requirements.