Chemistry Technician - Lab & Field Testing Specialist

Element Materials Technology; Surrey; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology in Surrey, BC is seeking a Chemistry Technician to support testing, sample preparation and report generation.

You will perform analyses on water, soils, minerals and construction materials, operate a range of lab instruments, and coordinate with colleagues to deliver accurate results for clients.

This role requires a chemistry degree and hands-on lab experience, good English communication, and the ability to work flexible shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in chemistry with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work in teams under pressure and adapt to shift work.
• Strong English communication skills (reading, writing, speaking).
• Good math skills for analytical calculations.
• Knowledge of safe operation of laboratory testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of water-physical, chemical and microbiological parameters.
• Analysis of ores and minerals.
• Analysis of water, soil, aggregates, concrete and scale samples.
• Operate equipment such as pH/EC/TDS meters, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, ovens, furnaces, incubators, fusion machines.
• Prepare reagents, standard solutions and ensure standardisation of the solution used in the laboratory.
• Handle and store all chemicals per MSDS.
• Calibrate glass wares and instruments.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative laboratory tests and analyze other substances per standard method.
• Issue reports and receive samples to and from the respective entities.
• Involvement in site and field testing with various international standards or in-house procedures.
• Ensure work compliance to ISO 17025 requirements.
• Coordinate with other technicians to carry out work as per the planning schedule.
• Manual handling of samples.
• General maintenance, cleaning and checking of equipment.
• Work according to HSE standards.
• Interaction with clients during witnessed testing.
• Generating test reports for clients (data entry, quality assurance).
• Ensuring compliance to Element Materials Technology quality standards.
• Driving to customer site to collect samples and/or conduct testing at their lab on a regular/daily basis.
• Willing to assist in other activities from time to time to assist in targets and budget.

Skills

Teamwork under pressure

English communication

Math skills

Safe operation of testing equipment

Lab safety awareness

Education

Diploma/degree in Chemistry

Job description

Element Materials Technology in Surrey, BC is seeking a Chemistry Technician to support testing, sample preparation and report generation.

You will perform analyses on water, soils, minerals and construction materials, operate a range of lab instruments, and coordinate with colleagues to deliver accurate results for clients.

This role requires a chemistry degree and hands-on lab experience, good English communication, and the ability to work flexible shifts as needed.