Lab Assistant

With more than 400 employees, $83 million in annual revenue and nearly 80 years of RD&D experience, the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is Canada’s second largest research and technology organization with 1,400 clients in 16 countries around the world. We help clients from across the world solve technology problems, make improvements, seize opportunities, maintain competitiveness, increase productivity, and develop new markets.

Our employees make a difference. We hire people who are passionate about their work because we are passionate about making a positive impact in our province and beyond. We recognize the important value of work-life balance and our employees enjoy generous time off. SRC also offers many other benefits such as flexible retirement and savings options, insured benefits, professional development opportunities, a robust safety program, and an outstanding team environment.

Overview

The Saskatchewan Research Council’s (SRC), Geoanalytical Laboratories, Geochemistry section has an opening for a Lab Assistant. This position is part of a larger team process to conduct laboratory analysis for our mining and minerals clients. This position is a 6-month term.

Accountabilities

Sample preparation, weighing, drying, subsampling, filtration, acid digestion and extract samples of different matrices (including but not limited to soil, water, plant, and rocks), working with acid and radioactive samples.

Washing dishware and general laboratory upkeep.

Generate work lists from Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and perform all required record-keeping & documentation.

Observe established safety regulations and comply with all SRC health and safety policies and procedures.