Quality Control Chemist - Student

SECURE; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Alberta is seeking a Quality Control Chemist Summer Student to support laboratory testing and sample management. This role provides hands-on experience in a professional laboratory setting and requires superior adherence to safety and analytical equipment knowledge. The successful candidate will work closely with the Quality Manager and the Operations team. Applications are open until January 31st, 2026.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Complete a medical and/or alcohol & drug test if required.
• Must have own transportation to the Blending Plant.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory testing and sample management.
• Maintain lab equipment and chemicals inventory.
• Liaise with Quality Manager & Operations.
• Conduct QC lab testing and file results.

Skills

Analytical equipment knowledge

Excellent verbal and written technical communication

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Organizational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Enrolled in a post-secondary institution

Job description

About Us

SECURE Your Future! At SECURE, we’re not afraid of tough jobs – because they matter. Join us in transforming waste into value, protecting communities, and building a stronger future. We’ve got your back while you build your career.

Summer Student Opportunities begin in May 2026 and end in August 2026.

What We Need From You?

At SECURE, We Roll Up Our Sleeves And Take On The Tough Stuff With Grit, Innovation, And Teamwork. We’re Looking For Students Who Are

• Ready to embrace challenges and bring forward new ideas.
• Determined, resilient, and driven to see tasks through.
• Adaptable and resourceful, with a strong ability to collaborate.
• Motivated to perform at a high level and support the team.

Program Eligibility

• Be enrolled in a post‑secondary institution and available from May to August.
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada (Citizen, PR, or valid work permit).
• Complete a Medical and/or Alcohol & Drug test if the role is considered safety sensitive.

How To Apply

Submit one (1) combined PDF that includes all required documents in this order:

• Cover Letter – Answer both prompts:
  • Why do you want to work for SECURE?
  • How does this position fit with your career goals?
• Resume
• Recent Transcripts (official or unofficial)

File format & naming

• Format: PDF only (no Word, Google Docs, or separate files)

Your Opportunity at SECURE

The Quality Control Chemist Summer Student will support laboratory testing, sample management, and equipment maintenance to ensure accurate quality control of products.

This role provides hands‑on experience in a professional laboratory setting, where you will work closely with the Quality Manager and the Operations team.

This role is based out of Red Deer, Alberta.

The Team

The Specialty Chemicals Lab Team at SECURE is made up of chemists and technical specialists who lead R&D, QC, and custom product development—delivering innovative chemical solutions for drilling, waste treatment, and operational optimization.

A Day in The Life

• Testing Blend & Bulk samples
• Labelling, obtaining, filling, labelling Sample requests
• QC Lab testing results entering
• Filing – Routine/Non‑Routine
• Liaising with Quality Manager & Operations
• Maintaining Lab chemicals/inventory supplies
• Maintenance & calibration of Lab Equipment

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Superior adherence to safety
• Analytical equipment knowledge
• Excellent at verbal and written technical communication
• Detail‑oriented and demonstrate interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Must have own transportation to the Blending Plant

Submission

• Apply through SECURE’s Careers site for this posting.
• Applications that are not submitted as one combined PDF may be considered incomplete.

Application Deadline

Please submit your application by January 31st, 2026. Only applicants submitted through SECURE’s career site will be acknowledged. Late submissions will not be accepted. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected will be contacted.

What’s In It For You

At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth — for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team that takes pride in tackling tough challenges and making a meaningful contribution. We attract, retain, and motivate employees with competitive compensation and by recognizing performance.

We Got This.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

SECURE is an equal‑opportunity employer. Applicants are not assessed on race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.