About this role
Education: Bachelor's degree. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Remote location. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Tasks: Conduct or assist in air and water quality testing. Conduct sampling and analysis using chromatography techniques. Conduct tests and analysis using other physical and chemical separation techniques. Conduct tests and analysis using spectroscopy techniques. Maintain laboratory equipment. Operate laboratory apparatus. Set up chemical experiments, tests and analyses. Use techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation techniques and microscopy. Assist in set up and conduction of chemical experiments. Compile records for analytical studies. MS Office. Assist in developing programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards . Assist in development of standards, health and safety measures. Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results. Assist in design and fabrication of experimental apparatus. Develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis. Prepare solution of gas or liquid, reagents, and sample formulations. Analytical techniques: Chromatography. Spectroscopy. Microscopy. Electroanalytical techniques. Physical separation techniques. Sampling. Biological techniques. Statistics. Spectometry by Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP). Computer and technology knowledge: Matrix Laboratory (MATLAB). MS Excel. Technical experience: Soil analysis. Area of work experience: Analysis. Industrial research. Method and technique development. Non-industrial research. Process troubleshooting. Product development and formulation. Quality assurance and control. Laboratory testing and analysis. Type of industry experience: Agriculture. Industrial and inorganic chemicals. Organic and specialty chemical products. Specialization or experience: Green economy sector. Specialized environmental skills and knowledge. Area of specialization: Analytical chemistry. Biological chemistry. Biotechnology. Food chemistry. Agricultural chemicals. Microbiology. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Willing to travel. Own vehicle. Willing to travel regularly. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Large workload. Physically demanding. Own tools/equipment: Safety glasses/goggles. Gloves. Mask. Personal suitability: Accurate. Judgement. Organized. Proactive. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes. Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees. Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.). Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.). Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) . Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition. Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees . Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees . Support for Indigenous people: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers . Develops