Full-Time

Laboratory Technician

Geochemistry

AGAT Laboratories

AGAT Laboratories

501-1,000 employees

Analytical testing across environmental, industrial sectors

No salary listed

Calgary, AB, Canada

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Academic & Institutional Research (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Quality Assurance (QA)
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • Post-secondary education with a technical diploma or degree.
  • Zero to two years of previous laboratory experience.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs such as Excel.
  • Ability to work positively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Problem-solving, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
  • Fluency in English, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to lift more than 25 pounds consistently and perform work in a hot environment.
Responsibilities
  • Perform basic laboratory procedures, including preparing samples, reagents, and calibration solutions.
  • Transfer gases from cylinders to sample bags.
  • Crush rocks and sediments.
  • Weigh samples using a microbalance.
  • Filter water samples and perform basic benchtop wet chemistry.
  • Work in a fume hood with solvents such as toluene and hexane.
  • Handle sour hydrogen sulfide samples, including gases, oils, and water.
  • Provide general laboratory support, including washing glassware, cleaning workstations, and disposing of waste.
  • Meet quality assurance and turnaround-time specifications.
  • Follow all quality-control and standard operating procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience using a high-precision microbalance for weighing samples.
  • An understanding of chemistry principles, preferably geochemistry, including experience with natural gases, oils, or the oil industry.

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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