Impactful Lab Technician: Water Quality & Microbiology

AGAT Laboratories Ltd.; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy benefits program (health, dent

Paid vacation and flexible sick time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Long‑term disability and life保险

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AGAT Laboratories is seeking a skilled Laboratory Technician with experience in water quality analysis, microbiology and toxicology for our St. John’s, NL facility. This permanent role focuses on delivering timely, reliable results to clients and supporting a fast-paced lab environment.

You will perform basic lab procedures, calibrate instruments, verify data records, and ensure QA standards. A Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field, and 1+ year of lab experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field or a technical diploma in a relevant field.
• One or more years of hands‑on laboratory experience is an asset.
• Experience in water quality analysis, microbiology, and toxicology is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic laboratory procedures, including preparing samples, reagents, and calibration solutions.
• Calibrate, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments; troubleshoot as needed.
• Compile, verify, and validate laboratory data records.
• Ensure QA standards and turnaround times; follow SOPs and QC guidelines.
• Report and document laboratory results accurately and promptly.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Aseptic technique

Pipetting

Data entry & analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field

Technical Diploma in Food Safety / Environmental Tech

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

AGAT Laboratories is seeking a skilled Laboratory Technician with experience in water quality analysis, microbiology and toxicology for our St. John’s, NL facility. This permanent role focuses on delivering timely, reliable results to clients and supporting a fast-paced lab environment.

You will perform basic lab procedures, calibrate instruments, verify data records, and ensure QA standards. A Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field, and 1+ year of lab experience are preferred.