Lab Technician Co-Op

Main Responsibilities: 

• Ability to work on assigned projects with limited supervision while performing sampling, preparing and testing lime/limestone, raw materials and associated products.  

• Be willing to learn and use analytical instruments. 

• Ensure housekeeping is maintained in the lab and sample preparations areas while following good lab practices, safety procedures and other duties as assigned by management. 

• Ensure regulatory requirements are met with regards to chemical disposal, proper PPE when handling chemicals. 

• Ability to perform and construct scientific experiments safely.  

Requirements: 

• Must be enrolled full-time in college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in natural sciences (e.g. Chemistry, physics, etc.) or Engineering or related fields. 

• Must have a valid driver’s license and have transportation to and from office. 

• Ability to work safely and with minimal supervision. 

• Ability to perform moderate to heavy physical work (up to 50 pounds). 

• Ability to work outside in a hot, dusty, noisy environment. 

• Ability to wear the required personal protective equipment such as a dust mask or respirator 

• Must be able to read, write and understand both verbal and written instructions in English, as well as some computer knowledge. 

• Strong math and organizational skills along with ability to meet deadlines; ability to read and interpret technical procedures. 

• Excellent work ethic, interpersonal skills & communication skills. 

• Manufacturing and equipment experience is an asset. 

• Some travel may be required. This includes picking up lab samples, performing customer trials and visiting operations. Minimum 5% travel, but no more than 10%.  

• Must be punctual and able to meet deadlines. 

• Can accurately write technical reports based on laboratory findings. 

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• Skills 

• Possess strong analytical thinking skills to provide a logical, in-depth analysis of a problem or situation. 

• Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously with an emphasis on being results oriented 

• Can transition between various lab settings depending on the incoming projects.