Laboratory Assistant (Maternity Leave Coverage) – Saskatoon, SK

Laboratory Assistant

Intertek is searching for an Laboratory Assistant to join our Caleb Brett team in our Saskatoon, Saskatchwan office.  This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in food analysis!

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for effective and competent support to the laboratory.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare samples and quality control specimens; prepare and standardizes reagents and solutions.
• Calibrate equipment needed for the testing processes.
• Perform a variety of qualitative and quantitative chemical, physical and microbiological tests on raw materials and finished products.
• On-time completion and systematic maintenance of analytical data and quality control records.
• Perform routine laboratory duties including glassware cleaning and media preparation.
• Assist in identifying and recording any issues relating to samples, processes, and system. 
• Complete assigned duties diligently and efficiently following company’s policies and safety rules.
• Assist in Administrative Assistant duties as required.

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• Diploma in a physical science subject such as chemical technology, biology or microbiology.
• One year of working experience preferably in a laboratory environment.
• Proficient in English with excellent communication skill
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with LIMS an advantage.

Salary & Benefits Information

When working with Intertek, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match, generous vacation/sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid holidays.

Intertek’s Commitment

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Our Culture of Total Quality Assurance 

Intertek promotes a culture where motivated, customer-oriented employees can flourish, experience professional fulfillment, and reach their highest potential. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. 

A career with Intertek offers rewarding opportunities to help companies around the world develop products that are used safely by millions of people every day. Intertek is the trusted advisor to many of the world’s leading brands, companies, and governments, and has earned a reputation for accuracy, reliability, integrity, and technical competence.  Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with Disabilities, who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [email protected]

Please apply online at Intertek Canada Careers (oraclecloud.com) 

*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.