EMSL Canada is seeking a Laboratory Analyst (Asbestos) in Mississauga, ON. No laboratory experience is required, just a desire to learn technical skills and become proficient in common laboratory practices and procedures. On-the-job training will be provided for all new employees.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Preparation and analysis of bulk and solid materials for asbestos content using PLM (Polarized Light Microscopy), PCM (Phase Contrast Microscopy), and/or TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy), and all ancillary quality control procedures
Determination of visual percentage and optical properties of asbestos and non-asbestos material
Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment as needed
Generate analytical reports and enter data into LIMS system
Perform quality control practices per company Quality Assurance/Quality Control manual
Administrative duties including sample login and data entry, scanning and emailing reports and answering phones
Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the manager
Requirements:
2 year Diploma in Geology or related science is required
Authorization to work in Canada indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Light microscopy, optical mineralogy/petrographic microscope training preferred
Some Laboratory experience either in academic or commercial setting
0 to 1 years’ experience performing asbestos PLM/TEM/PCM analysis
Ability to distinguish colors in order to perform analysis
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability and a positive attitude
Effective time management, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize with minimal assistance
Ability to travel for training to another EMSL location either to U.S. and/or Canada
Available Shift:
Position is full-time, Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Mississauga, ON are encouraged to apply.
EMSL Canada offers supplemental benefits and paid time off. The pay rate for this position is $21.00 per hour.
EMSL does not utilize AI tools in any way in its hiring process.
To find out more about EMSL Canada please visit our website at: www.emslcanada.ca/
EMSL Canada is an equal opportunity employer
Skills Required
- Two-year diploma in Geology or a related science
- Authorization to work indefinitely in Canada without restriction or sponsorship
- Light microscopy, optical mineralogy, or petrographic microscope training
- Some laboratory experience in an academic or commercial setting
- 0 to 1 year of experience performing asbestos PLM, TEM, or PCM analysis
- Ability to distinguish colors for analysis
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work with minimal assistance
- Ability to travel to another EMSL location in the United States and/or Canada for training
What We Do
EMSL Canada, Inc. provides environmental and analytical laboratory services as part of EMSL’s testing network. Its capabilities cover food microbiology, nutritional and food-chemistry analysis, allergens, toxins, adulteration, and testing for environmental pollutants, asbestos, lead paint, metals, and chemicals. The company serves organizations requiring quality analytical results for clients needing specialized laboratory testing and has provided these services in Canada since 1981.
