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.

As a result of our continuing growth, Labstat has the following employment opportunity available:

The Lab Tech I plays a key role in executing daily laboratory operations by performing sample generation, sample preparation, basic assay procedures, and equipment maintenance in accordance with approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Test Methods, and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). This entry-level position supports multiple functions across the laboratory, ensuring the timely and accurate completion of projects within a GLP and/or ISO17025-compliant environment.

Technicians are expected to escalate issues, follow established quality and safety practices, and contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized laboratory space.

Primary Responsibilities

Sample Generation and Preparation

• Setup, calibration, and verification of smoking machines and other analytical equipment used in sample generation and preparation.
• Generate and prepare samples following approved SOPs and Chain of Custody requirements.
• Prepare and label solutions, media, reagents, and glassware for downstream use in assays.
• Perform tasks such as transferring, diluting, digesting, sonication, evaporation, centrifugation, and filtration of samples.
• Prepare impingers, flasks, autosampler vials, and associated materials for analysis.
• Operate shakers, centrifuges, and other general-use laboratory equipment.
• Perform simple or routine steps in assays under direct supervision (e.g., colony counting, microplate reading, slide scoring).
• Accurately record raw data, maintain laboratory logbooks, and complete necessary worksheets.
• Prepare media and associated materials for use in Toxicology analysis.
• Conduct and document equipment calibration, verification, and routine maintenance.
• Participate in environmental monitoring, housekeeping, laboratory upkeep and receiving of materials.
• Clean and maintain lab glassware and workstations.
• Implement the Laboratory Quality Policy and perform their duties in accordance to existing project specific requirements, current Test Methods, study plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Comply with Health & Safety policies and procedures and wear required Personal Protective Equipment at all times.
• Ensure adherence to good documentation practices (GDP), GLP and ISO17025 requirements.
• Report deviations, equipment malfunctions, and non-conformances to Team Leads or Supervisors promptly.
• Participate in safety inspections, corrective actions, and training activities as required.
• Follow assigned production schedules and timelines.
• Work cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in team huddles and safety briefings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: Diploma or Degree in a Biology-related discipline (e.g., Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, MLT).
• Preferred: Training or experience in laboratory work, sample preparation, or mechanical/technical tasks.
• Alternate: Equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by Human Resources and Department Director/Manager.

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.