Lab Technician

Natural Factors; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

RRSP matching

Employee discounts

Onsite parking

Wellness days

Job summary

Natural Factors is hiring a Lab Technician for a permanent full-time role in Coquitlam, BC. The position runs Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, on-site, with a salary of $50,000 – $62,000 CAD per year.

You will perform QC testing using ICP, HPLC, and ELISA, maintain lab records, and participate in investigations and method development. Requires science diploma and 2+ years lab experience. Benefits provided and onsite parking available.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a science discipline (Chemistry).
• 2+ years experience operating lab equipment and instrumentation.
• Experience in analytical lab setting is an asset.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC testing and assess data against specifications using ICP, HPLC, ELISA and basic lab tests.
• Follow safe lab practices for cleaning glassware, equipment, sample handling, chemical and waste handling, and lifting up to 15 kg.
• Report and participate in lab/product excursions and non-conformance investigations.
• Write/revise QC methods, SOPs and WPs; maintain reference standards and participate in product spec revisions.
• Learn and apply STARLIMS lab information management software from login to run completion.
• Perform preventative maintenance and calibration on lab/production equipment.
• Participate in validation or technical documentation activities.

Skills

QC testing

Data analysis

Documentation

Safety practices

Education

Science diploma (Chemistry)

Tools

ICP instrument

HPLC instrument

ELISA instrument

LIMS familiarity

Job description

1550 United Blvd, Coquitlam, BC V3K 6Y2, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM

The Lab Technician provides robust testing using titration, wet chemistry, and physical analysis techniques while improving area logistics and efficiency.

Permanent Full-Time (40 hours)

Sunday to Thursday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

$50,000 – $62,000

In this role, you will:

• Perform QC testing and assess data against pre-determined specifications on raw materials, in-process samples, and final products utilizing ICP, HPLC, or ELISA instruments in addition to basic lab testing (i.e.: weights, UV-Vis, FTIR, etc.) as per pharmacopeial or in-house methods
• Follow safe work and lab practices for cleaning lab glassware, equipment uses and preventative maintenance, sample handling and archiving, chemical and waste handling, gas cylinder movement, and lifting items up to 15kg
• Report and participate in lab and product excursion investigations such as alert, action, out-of-specification (OOS), out-of-trend (OOT) and non-conformance investigations (NCI)
• Write and revise quality control methods, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work procedures (WPs), help maintain reference standards and their records, participate in product specification revisions, and perform QC peer review
• Learn and apply understanding of STARLIMS lab information management software, from sample login to run completion
• Learn and perform preventative maintenance and calibration activities for lab and production equipment
• Participate in validation or technical document activities

You have:

• Completion of a diploma in a science discipline (i.e.: Chemistry)
• Experience operating and maintaining lab equipment and instrumentation (2+ years)
• Experience in an analytical lab setting (an asset)
• Proficiency with computer software (including MS Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook)
• Must be able to lift and move items up to 15kg
• Familiarity with laboratory information management system (LIMS) (an asset)
• Lean Six Sigma training or equivalent (an asset)
• Great benefits (healthcare, health & personal spending accounts, wellness days, Employee & Family Assistance Program)
• Company provided RRSP
• Loyalty share program (based on service length)
• $300.00 per year to spend on company products
• Employee discount pricing
• Employee appreciation events & rewards
• Free onsite parking
• Exclusive discounts with various vendors
• Employee wellness sessions

Why us?

• We’re much bigger than you think, 30+ natural health brands loved across North America

1550 United Blvd, Coquitlam, BC V3K 6Y2, Canada