Full-Time

Laboratory Technician C

AGAT Laboratories

AGAT Laboratories

501-1,000 employees

Analytical testing across environmental, industrial sectors

Compensation Overview

CA$21 - CA$24/hr

Vancouver, BC, Canada

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Biology & Biotech
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Quality Assurance (QA)

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Requirements
  • Post-secondary education in a science-related field.
  • Prior experience troubleshooting laboratory instruments is an asset.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems is an asset.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks in a physically demanding environment.
Responsibilities
  • Perform standard laboratory procedures, including preparing samples, reagents, and calibration solutions.
  • Calibrate, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot intermediate-level instrumentation.
  • Compile, verify, and validate data accurately.
  • Meet turnaround-time expectations and quality-assurance protocols.
  • Perform general laboratory support tasks, including washing glassware, cleaning workstations, and managing waste disposal.
  • Follow all quality-control procedures and standard operating procedures.
  • Report analytical results accurately and document work clearly.
  • Carry out additional laboratory duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Technical Diploma or Bachelor of Science degree is preferred.
  • Prior experience troubleshooting laboratory instruments.
  • Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems.

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

  • AGAT marked 47 years in July 2026, showing operating durability.
  • Open roles in Calgary, Edmonton, Tempe, Thunder Bay, and Montreal show expansion.
  • 2026 seminars and conference presence deepen relationships in environmental and mining markets.

What critics are saying

  • Seasonal postings through November 2026 signal demand volatility and uneven utilization.
  • 2.6 Indeed rating from 247 reviews signals persistent employee dissatisfaction.
  • Litigation history, including Desanti v. AGAT, keeps liability exposure visible to clients.

What makes AGAT Laboratories unique

  • AGAT runs 40+ specialized North American labs across eight industries.
  • AGAT’s Tempe lab is Arizona’s only local PFAS provider for EPA methods.
  • AGAT’s electronic chain of custody integrates with WebEARTH for faster client workflows.

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