Envvironment Chemist

Modern Industries; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier environmental analysis firm in Canada is seeking a strategic leader to manage laboratory operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific background, proven management skills, and commitment to ensuring quality in environmental analysis. Responsibilities include supervising lab procedures, maintaining data accuracy, and leading staff development. Excellent benefits and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance and career development

Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• Doctoral/Master's/Bachelor's with 24+ credits in chemistry and relevant experience.
• 4+ college credit hours in general microbiology if microbiological testing is performed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise laboratory procedures and results reporting.
• Ensure data accuracy and reliability of testing.
• Oversee quality control and assurance standards.
• Manage laboratory staff performance and staffing.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and documentation systems.
• Drive procedural consistency across operations.
• Oversee purchasing and budgeting activities.
• Liaise with the MRD Vice President and other managers.
• Implement corporate policies and training documentation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Strong computer skills

Experience with lab management systems

Education

Doctoral Degree in chemical, environmental, or biological sciences

Master’s Degree in chemical, environmental, or biological sciences

Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, environmental, or biological sciences

Job description

This is a strategic leadership position responsible for the overall management of laboratory operations, personnel, and technical quality. The ideal candidate will bring a strong scientific background, proven management skills, and a commitment to excellence in environmental analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day supervision of laboratory procedures and reporting of results.
• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of environmental testing data, including inorganic, organic, and microbiological analytes.
• Oversee quality control/assurance performance standards and customer delivery expectations.
• Lead and develop MRD staff, ensuring optimal personnel performance and staffing levels.
• Maintain and enhance documentation systems, records, calibrations, and computerized data management.
• Manage the upkeep and functionality of laboratory equipment, facilities, and grounds.
• Drive professionalism and procedural consistency across all MRD operations.
• Oversee purchasing activities and operational budgeting for the division.
• Serve as primary liaison with the MRD Vice President and collaborate with other departmental managers.
• Implement and enforce corporate policies and procedures, including training and compliance documentation.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience Requirements (must meet one of the following):

• Doctoral Degree in chemical, environmental, or biological sciences with:
  • 24+ college semester credit hours in chemistry
  • 6+ months of supervised environmental analysis experience
• Master’s Degree in chemical, environmental, or biological sciences with:
  • 24+ college semester credit hours in chemistry
  • 1+ year of supervised environmental analysis experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, environmental, or biological sciences with:
  • 24+ college semester credit hours in chemistry
  • 2+ years of supervised environmental analysis experience

If microbiological testing is performed, candidates must also have 4+ college credit hours in general microbiology.

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Strong computer skills and experience with lab management systems.
• Previous successful work history in a similar or related role.
• Ability to meet physical requirements and pass company physical.
• Willingness to sign an employment agreement, non-disclosure, and fraud/falsification statements.

Why Join Modern Industries?

• Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance and career development
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance