R&D Lab Co-op Technician - Chemistry/Env Sci

IKO North America; Brampton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Competitive compensation

Teamwork and integrity

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. in Canada is seeking a Senior Lab Technician Co-op for the Winter 2027 term. The role supports laboratory operations, conducts routine tests, maintains equipment, and ensures safety and quality compliance.

As a co-op student, you will contribute to multiple research projects, prepare documentation, and collaborate with technicians and scientists within a multidisciplinary team for a 12‑month duration.

Qualifications

• Senior student in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Detail oriented and maintains organizational skills to support team tasks.
• Demonstrates problem-solving and analytical abilities in routine tasks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact effectively and efficiently with the team.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks and contribute to projects to support laboratory operations.
• Prepare, maintain, and update technical documentation, including test records, procedures, reports, and other laboratory‑related documents.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and experiments following SOPs and relevant standards.
• Prepare samples, and solutions for analysis according to standard procedures.
• Accurately record and report test results in a timely manner.
• Receive samples, record them in the database, and ensure timely shipment to the relevant plant after assessments.
• Follow all laboratory health and safety protocols and best practices and guidelines.
• Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate work to maintain efficiency and ensure timely completion of laboratory tasks.
• Coordinate with other technicians to complete tasks according to the planned schedule.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and knowledge‑sharing activities.
• Support technicians and scientists in ongoing projects.

Skills

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Analytical ability

Education

Chemistry

Environmental Science

Engineering Technology

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. in Canada is seeking a Senior Lab Technician Co-op for the Winter 2027 term. The role supports laboratory operations, conducts routine tests, maintains equipment, and ensures safety and quality compliance.

As a co-op student, you will contribute to multiple research projects, prepare documentation, and collaborate with technicians and scientists within a multidisciplinary team for a 12‑month duration.