Asbestos Lab Analyst - Entry-Level Training Included

EMSL Canada, Inc.; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supplemental benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

EMSL Canada is seeking a Laboratory Analyst (Asbestos) in Mississauga, ON. No laboratory experience is required; on-the-job training will be provided. Responsibilities include preparation and analysis of asbestos samples using PLM, PCM, TEM, and QA/QC procedures.

The role offers a full-time schedule (Tue-Sat, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.), with training during the initial weeks. The pay range is $21.00 to $22.05 per hour, and EMSL Canada provides benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related science is required.
• Authorized to work in Canada indefinitely without sponsorship.
• Light microscopy/optical mineralogy training preferred.
• 0–1 year experience performing asbestos PLM/TEM/PCM analysis.
• Bilingual in English and French.
• Ability to distinguish colors for analysis.
• Ability to travel for training to EMSL locations (US/Canada).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze bulk and solid materials for asbestos content using PLM, PCM, and TEM.
• Determine visual percentage and optical properties of asbestos and non-asbestos material.
• Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Generate analytical reports and enter data into LIMS.
• Perform QA/QC per manual.
• Administrative duties including sample login, data entry, report emailing, and phone handling.
• Travel for training as required.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Time management

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Geology or related science

Tools

LIMS

PLM (Polarized Light Microscopy)

PCM (Phase Contrast Microscopy)

TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy)

Job description

EMSL Canada is seeking a Laboratory Analyst (Asbestos) in Mississauga, ON. No laboratory experience is required; on-the-job training will be provided. Responsibilities include preparation and analysis of asbestos samples using PLM, PCM, TEM, and QA/QC procedures.

The role offers a full-time schedule (Tue-Sat, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.), with training during the initial weeks. The pay range is $21.00 to $22.05 per hour, and EMSL Canada provides benefits and paid time off.