Laboratory Analyst

Pinchin Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Pinchin Canada is seeking a Laboratory Analyst for the Asbestos Lab in Mississauga, ON. Join a multidisciplinary firm focused on environmental services and building science, contributing to accurate analyses and safe environments.

You will perform polarized light microscopy analysis, enter data, prepare reports, and ensure quality control across samples from internal and external sources. A related degree is required, with strong MS Office skills and attention to detail valued.

Qualifications

• Diploma or university degree in a related discipline.
• Strong background in laboratory procedures and/or microscopy.
• Ability to differentiate the full spectrum of visible colour.
• Knowledge of Polarized Light Microscopy and Optical Mineralogy will be considered as asset.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) will be considered an asset.
• Be detail-oriented, able to develop and maintain a highly organized work environment, and to effectively prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work in a busy environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of building materials and insulation samples for asbestos content by Polarized Light Microscopy
• Entering data and preparing reports
• Quality control of samples from both internal and external sources

Skills

Microscopy

Attention to detail

Data entry

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or university degree in a related discipline

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Mississauga ON

Annual Salary Range: CAD $45,000 - $50,000

Asbestos Laboratory

Mississauga ON

Annual Salary Range: CAD $45,000 - $50,000

Ready to start your career and make a meaningful contribution? Pinchin Canada is looking for a Lab Analyst to support our team. If you’re detail-oriented, eager to learn, and excited to grow in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you! Pinchin makes buildings and environments better. We are a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with offices across North America. Our teams bring together expertise in environmental services, compliance, building science and resiliency, occupational health and safety, sustainability, and engineering. We help clients create safe, healthy, and higher performing places through solutions that reflect innovation, care, and deep technical insight. At Pinchin, we empower our people uphold unwavering principles and work with purpose to create better outcomes for our clients, communities, and environments.

Pinchin is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join our Asbestos Lab team in Mississauga, ON. Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, this is a backfill opportunity for a well-established position, ready for you to make an immediate impact.

Role Overview

In this position, you’ll play a vital role in delivering accurate laboratory analysis that supports safer environments and healthier communities. This role is ideal for detail-oriented professionals with strong microscopy skills and a passion for precision. By maintaining the highest standards of quality, you’ll contribute to projects that make a real difference while advancing your own expertise and career growth.

Your Role and Action

• Perform analysis of building materials and insulation samples for asbestos content by Polarized Light Microscopy
• Entering data and preparing reports
• Quality control of samples from both internal and external sources

What You’ll Bring To Pinchin

You’re motivated by precision and integrity in every test you perform. You value collaboration, learning, and contributing to solutions that protect people and the environment.

• Diploma or university degree in a related discipline
• Strong background in laboratory procedures and/or microscopy
• Ability to differentiate the full spectrum of visible colour
• Knowledge of Polarized Light Microscopy and Optical Mineralogy will be considered as asset
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) will be considered an asset
• Be detail-oriented, able to develop and maintain a highly organized work environment, and to effectively prioritize tasks
• Ability to work in a busy environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

For Current Employees

Current employees are encouraged to speak with their HR Advisor for information on the application process.

Compensation And Assessment

Pay ranges are listed as required by law. Final compensation reflects each candidate’s education, experience, qualifications, and work location.

As part of our recruitment process, we use AI technology to support a fair and consistent evaluation of all applicants.

What makes Pinchin different?

We offer competitive salaries and great benefits. What sets Pinchin apart is our commitment to people and purpose. You will join a team that values curiosity, integrity, and learning. You will grow alongside supportive leaders and subject matter experts who want you to succeed.

Employees enjoy mentoring and career development programs, a flexible workplace that supports work life balance, paid personal days, minimum of three weeks of vacation to start, reimbursement for professional memberships, environmental and community involvement opportunities, a wellness spending account, social activities, team events, corporate hotel rates, and more.

Explore our offerings: Pinchin Benefits

Additional Information

• Some positions may involve online testing during the recruitment process.
• Depending on the assignment, clients may require Government security screening, criminal record verification, or periodic drug and alcohol testing. Depending on the requirements of the position, preference may be given to candidates who are able to efficiently qualify for Government security clearances. (Verification of background information over the previous five years including Canadian residency.)
• No agency phone calls please.
• We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to employment practices that support a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We make buildings and environments better.