Laboratory Technologist

Cenovus Energy; City of Lloydminster; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Laboratory Technologist for their Analytical Services Laboratory in Lloydminster. The role involves performing analytical testing on various samples, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality control. Ideal candidates will hold a diploma or a degree in a relevant field, with a strong focus on analytical skills and experience in a laboratory setting. The position requires residency in the Lloydminster area due to limited public transport.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on laboratory experience with focus on water and gas analysis.
• Eligibility for certification with ASET.
• Strong understanding of ISO 17025.

Responsibilities

• Performing analytical testing using standard operating procedures.
• Operating and maintaining laboratory and analytical equipment.
• Performing quality control checks on work and taking corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical instrumentation

Water and gas analysis methodology

Troubleshooting skills

Education

2-year diploma in Chemical Technology

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

GC-MS

IC

ICP

Autotitrator

Job description

Worker Type: Employee

Job Post End Date: 07/02/2025

About this opportunity:

We are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Technologist to join our Analytical Services Laboratory (ASL) at the Lloydminster Refinery. Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, this self-motivated individual will be responsible for analyzing field samples from the Lloydminster area to meet client requested turnaround times. The ASL is an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory which holds a quality system of the highest standard developed over the last 19 years and accepts oil, water, gas and various other sample matrices from the field, company facilities and the Lloydminster Refinery.

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Work environment:

• This is a full-time employee position working at the Refinery in Lloydminster and requires the successful candidate to live in the area. Note there is no public transportation in Lloydminster.

What you’ll do:

• Performing analytical testing by following standard operating procedures on various water and gas samples, utilizing analytical instruments for the following analytes: pH, Conductivity, Alkalinity, Major Ions, Metals, COD, Dissolved CO2, Oil & Grease Content, TSS/TDS, BTEX and CCME F1, Natural Gas and Sulfur Gas Composition, and Volatile Organic Compounds

• Data capture and reporting

• Operating, maintaining, calibrating and troubleshooting laboratory and analytical equipment

• Generating and maintaining standard operating procedures

• Performing quality control and quality assurance checks on work performed, acting when data is non-conforming and taking appropriate corrective actions

• Receiving and recording samples delivered by the customers into the Laboratory Information Management System

• Monitoring and maintaining consumable/material inventory within testing section

• Providing various housekeeping duties as required, such as disposing samples

Who you are:

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada

• 2-year diploma in Chemical Technology or Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or related field

• Eligibility for certification with ASET, Eligibility for membership with APCA will be an asset

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on laboratory experience, with focus on water and gas analysis utilizing the following instrumentation: autotitrator, IC, ICP, GC-MS, wet chemistry techniques

• Knowledge of water and gas analysis methodology

• Must possess strong knowledge of analytical instrumentation

• Strong understanding of ISO 17025 and its application to laboratory operations will be an asset

• Advanced method/instrumentation troubleshooting skills

• Experience with method development and method validation

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

As this position has been identified as safety sensitive, employment of a final candidate selected for this position will be conditional upon successful completion of required pre-employment medical and alcohol/drug assessments.

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT, July 1st, 2025.

Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.

Cenovus was ranked one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025. We’re committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more.

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Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps, with the focus on identifying opportunities for development and career advancement within the organization.

Who we are:

We’rean integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refiningand marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We’recommitted to maximizing value by sustainably developing our assets in a safe, innovativeand cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

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The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

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