Receiving and Prep Technician (Seasonal)

Element Materials Technology; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Edmonton has an opportunity for a Receiving and Prep Technician to join our operations team. The role performs routine and non-routine testing assignments with supervision to ensure timely and accurate results.

This seasonal position ends 31 December 2026. Candidates should have strong safety awareness, data entry skills, and familiarity with LIMS and warehouse procedures.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED preferred; college or vocational coursework welcomed.
• 0–2 years’ experience in a testing related field.
• Proficient with LIMS and computer systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift and move samples safely.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and log client samples per QMS, Safety Manual, and SOPs.
• Verify sample integrity, documentation, chain of custody, and client requirements.
• Enter sample information and test requests into the LIMS.
• Prepare client orders and sample submissions for laboratory testing.
• Label, sort, and organize samples to maintain traceability.
• Store and warehouse samples per handling, safety, and retention requirements.
• Prepare samples for testing using approved methods and procedures.
• Maintain records of receipt, preparation, storage, and disposition.
• Coordinate sample movement between receiving, storage, preparation, and testing areas.

Skills

Laboratory safety

High School Diploma

Testing experience

Attention to detail

Data entry

Quality assurance

Prioritization

LIMS

Teamwork

Lifting/moving samples

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

LIMS software

Job description

Overview

Element Edmonton has an opportunity for a Receiving and Prep Technician to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team in one of the various laboratories across Element, the Receiving and Prep Technician position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under direct supervision. The technician positions must be proficient in a number of core business skills including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

This is a seasonal position scheduled to end on 31 December 2026.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and log client samples in accordance with company Quality Management System (QMS), Safety Manual, and established standard operating procedures.
• Verify sample integrity, documentation, chain of custody, and client requirements upon receipt.
• Accurately enter sample information, test requests, and related data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Prepare client orders and sample submissions for laboratory testing while ensuring accuracy and adherence to established procedures.
• Label, sort, and organize samples to maintain traceability throughout the testing process.
• Store and warehouse samples according to specified handling, safety, and retention requirements.
• Prepare samples for testing using approved preparation methods and laboratory procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of sample receipt, preparation, storage, and disposition.
• Coordinate sample movement between receiving, storage, preparation, and testing areas.

Skills / Qualifications

• Working knowledge of laboratory safety
• HS diploma or GED certificate preferred. College or vocational school coursework welcomed
• 0-2 years’ experience in a testing related field
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to accurately perform data entry and maintain records.
• Understanding of quality assurance and safety requirements.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with computer systems and LIMS software.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift and move samples safely in a warehouse or laboratory environment.

Physical Demands:

• Frequency of required physical force: Minimum (moderate).
• Lifting requirements: lifting <50 lbs. often and > 50 lbs. on occasion
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 50+lbs periodically

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.