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Laboratory Technician

@ Airswift

Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

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Overview

Airswift is hiring a Laboratory Technician on a one-year contract, with possible extension, for a major Oil & Gas client in Fort Saskatchewan, AB. The work covers routine and non-routine lab analysis, instrument troubleshooting and maintenance, and product quality investigations, on a rotating 4-on, 5-off, 5-on, 4-off schedule that may include nights.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform routine and non-routine lab analysis, including final product certification
  • Communicate daily with operations, environmental and engineering departments
  • Troubleshoot and maintain lab instrumentation to QA/QC and ISO standards
  • Support quality investigations and internal and external audits

Requirements summary:

  • Chemical technology diploma or chemistry/environmental science degree (preferred)
  • Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation and troubleshooting
  • Ability to work independently and in a flexible team
  • Solid organizational, computer and communication skills
  • Safety-first mindset

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Employer posting date
2026-10-19
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2026-11-14
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2026-11-14

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Job details

Scheduleday, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingLaboratory, Plant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
Licences & certificationsISO 9001, ISO 17025
EducationTrade certificate (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyChemical Technology, Chemistry, Environmental Science

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We support STEM professionals looking for jobs with exceptional firms in the technology and engineering sectors. With over 9,000 contractors and 1,000 employees in 60 offices worldwide, our talent pool and geographical reach are unmatched in the industry.

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  • 3050 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 1450, Houston, TX 77056, US
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  • Airswift
Specialties
  • Talent Acquisition
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  • Permanent Recruitment
  • and Contract Recruitment
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We support STEM professionals looking for jobs with exceptional firms in the technology and engineering sectors. With over 9,000 contractors and 1,000 employees in 60 offices worldwide, our talent pool and geographical reach are unmatched in the industry.

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IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersHouston, TX
Organization typePrivately Held
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Job description

Airswift is working with one of our major clients in the Oil & Gas industry to find a Laboratory Technician to join their team in Fort Saskatchewan, AB. This is a 1-year contract with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications and Skills:
Chemical Technology Diploma, BSc in Chemistry or Environmental Science or equivalent preferred
Hands on experience with laboratory instrumentation and proven ability to troubleshoot equipment. i.e. Gas Chromatography (GC), Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), Autotitrator, HACH test kits, Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) testing, Ion Chromatography (IC), Discrete Analyzer, X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (XRF), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Hydraulic Press, Extruder, Melt Flow Index, Instron Tensile Tester, Izod Impact Tester, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR), etc.
Ability to work independently and in a flexible team environment.
Solid organizational, interpersonal, and computer skills.
Diversified communication and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with a laboratory environment and ability to prioritize work in changing plant operations.
Familiarity with working with lab equipment, instrumentation and troubleshooting, and LIMS data entry.
Safety first mind set.

Schedule:
This a rotation schedule 4 days on, 5 days off, 5 days on, 4 days off etc. Shifts may include working nights.

Key Activities and Responsibilities:
Perform accurate and on-time routine and non-routine analysis including final product certification.
Daily and effective communication with operational, environmental, engineering departments and off-spec notification as needed.
Troubleshoot and maintain laboratory instrumentation and equipment as per identified standard requirements (i.e. internal QA/QC, preventative maintenance, ISO 9001 and 17025).
Support continuous improvement to assure reliable operations of the laboratory.
Work closely with other laboratory team and plant operations to assist in product quality investigations.
Participate in internal and external audits.

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About Airswift

Airswift is a global workforce solutions provider specializing in the engineering and technology sectors. With operations spanning over 70 countries, we boast a talent pool of over 9,000 contractors and 1,000 employees. Our unparalleled reach and expertise are unmatched in the industry. Learn more about Airswift at https://www.airswift.com/blog.

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