R&D Lab Coordinator Intern

Location: Burlington, ON (Onsite)

Job Summary:

The R&D Lab Coordinator Intern supports the day-to-day operation of our multi-million-dollar research and development lab in Burlington, which develops, tests, and supports high-speed data communications products. This role helps relieve the Lab Manager of routine lab coordination duties - including asset management, calibration support, and inventory. This is an on-site position, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities:

- Support coordination with engineering teams to locate, rent, and purchase equipment and peripherals required for lab testing

- Assist in managing the Indysoft calibration/asset database

- Support yearly onsite and off-site calibration activities for critical R&D equipment

- Help maintain fiber optic, high-speed cable/connector, lab tool/peripheral/component, chemical, and ESD PPE inventories

- Coordinate with external vendors on equipment and lab peripheral purchasing

- Support compliance with ISO 14001/18001/9001 standards, including lab cleanliness and audit readiness

- Assist with procurement and reservation of components/items via SAP in collaboration with internal teams

Minimum Qualifications:

- Strong attention to detail

- Strong organizational skills

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Intellectual curiosity coupled with a strong desire to learn

- Strong problem-solving skills

- Ability to work with minimal supervision

- Highly adaptable - comfortable in a fast-paced environment

The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.

All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

We may leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to enhance efficiency during candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment. Final hiring decisions remain with our Hiring Teams, not AI systems.

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $26 - $28.5 CAD per/hr.  There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee’s total compensation package.