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AGAT Laboratories

Analytical testing across environmental, industrial sectors

Quality Assurance Specialist

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Québec City, QC, Canada
In Person
Biology & BiotechRegulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum technical diploma in sciences, a Bachelor of Science degree, or equivalent.
  • At least 2 years of laboratory experience.
  • At least 5 to 7 years of quality assurance experience.
  • Good understanding of quality assurance and quality control programs, including ISO 17025.
  • Experience with internal audits, including ISO/IEC 17025 and CEAEQ/PALA.
  • Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in French and English.
  • Ability to organize work and complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Experience managing complex projects and working under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
  • Ability to lead training sessions or presentations for large groups of employees or clients.
  • Competence in reviewing analytical procedures and practices.
  • Ability to write clear, concise, and accurate reports and work instructions.
  • Confidence using computers and software, including Excel.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods, perform manual tasks requiring dexterity, and lift and carry up to 4.5 kg; exposure to excessive noise, dust, or variable temperatures is rare.
  • Ability to comply with established safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Responsibilities
  • Comply with AGAT policies, quality procedures, and applicable ISO standards.
  • Lead the appropriate implementation and monitoring of the quality management system.
  • Create and communicate quality assurance and quality control metrics reports to the management team.
  • Ensure personnel are trained and participate in their professional development and training.
  • Perform internal audits and participate in external assessments by accreditation bodies or clients.
  • Regularly verify that departments perform equipment checks, including for balances, standard weights, thermometers, and pipettes.
  • Assist with customer complaint investigations and report responses.
  • Investigate internal corrective actions and ensure investigations are adequate.
  • Review and update measurement uncertainty data collected for analytical methods.
  • Prepare, review, and manage controlled procedures and associated documents, including forms.
  • Assist with managing the external calibration program and laboratory proficiency testing activities.
  • Implement company-wide and regional standardized policies and procedures.
  • Develop and validate local technical methods.
  • Promote improvement initiatives and risk-based thinking.
  • Provide technical and advisory support on quality management system matters.
  • Report deviations from documented procedures to the General Manager of Quality Assurance.
  • Act safely and professionally and wear appropriate attire, including required personal protective equipment.
  • Report hazardous conditions observed while performing duties to the General Manager of Quality Assurance.
  • Support the supervisor and accounting manager on various initiatives.
  • Perform other duties assigned by management and other administrative duties as needed.

About the company

AGAT Laboratories provides analytical testing services for environmental, industrial, and energy projects across a network of 40+ coast-to-coast laboratories. It helps clients by performing precise laboratory analyses using modern instruments and developing technologies, then delivering clear results through a dedicated project manager and expert scientific staff. The labs combine chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, geology, engineering, and specialty analyses to support decision-making throughout a project’s life cycle. What sets AGAT apart is its nationwide reach and collaborative, service-oriented approach—“Service Beyond Analysis”—which partners with clients to understand needs and solve challenges rather than just run tests. The company’s goal is to generate accurate data that clients can trust to guide their choices, and to grow by welcoming new labs, clients, and scientific developments, sample by sample.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Calgary, Canada

Founded

1979

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What believers are saying

  • August 26, 2026 report redesign improves client usability and repeatable workflow stickiness.
  • AGAT launched enhanced ECOC in May 2026, lowering friction for environmental sample submissions.
  • September 2026 leadership hires in growth, HR, and safety signal active expansion across divisions.

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  • Eurofins and Pace keep larger PFAS capacity, pressuring pricing and turnaround in 2026.
  • Arizona certification creates compliance exposure; any PFAS quality failure would damage the Tempe growth engine.
  • No public layoffs or funding transparency means internal stress could surface fast during contract losses.

What makes AGAT Laboratories unique

  • Tempe became Arizona's only local PFAS lab for EPA 533, 537.1, and 1633 in June 2026.
  • October 5, 2026 Carbon Management Hub targets Alberta CCS and CCUS project planning.
  • AGAT spans Canada, Arizona, and Newfoundland after Avalon acquisition closed December 31, 2024.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave

Company News

Environment Journal
Oct 14th, 2026
AGAT Laboratories opens new environmental lab in Vancouver.

AGAT Laboratories opens new environmental lab in Vancouver. VANCOUVER, B.C. - AGAT Laboratories has opened a new Environmental Laboratory in Vancouver, B.C. AGAT Laboratories is expanding its network with the opening of a new environmental lab in Vancouver, B.C., strategically-placed to support industry growth on the West Coast. Marking a new milestone for AGAT, this laboratory joins Canada's largest privately-owned lab network to give clients greater access to analytical testing closer to where projects are taking place. "British Columbia is an important growth market for AGAT and for Canada," says Marissa Reckmann, CEO, AGAT Laboratories. "As investment in infrastructure, natural resources, and major projects continues across the province, having a local laboratory in Vancouver gives us greater capacity to support our clients and respond to the needs of a growing market." AGAT's Vancouver location will support the environmental sector along with B.C.'s industrial and mining industries. This facility joins other essential labs in Whitehorse, Yukon and Terrace, B.C. Together, the three labs support critical water testing where analysis is often required within 30 hours of collecting a sample. The new AGAT location is 3681 E 1st Ave., Vancouver, B.C. AGAT's Vancouver lab represents another step in ongoing investment in lab infrastructure across Canada as the company continues to expand capacity in key markets and support growing industries. The additional laboratory space provides greater flexibility to accommodate project timelines and client needs, with rush turnaround options available for select services. This new location reflects AGAT's continued investment in B.C. and brings its expertise, resources, and environmental analytical services closer to the clients and communities they serve.