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ALS Global

Global testing solutions with data-driven insights

Laboratory Analyst

Physical SciencesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline is required.
  • At least five years of experience in an analytical laboratory environment is required.
  • Strong written and spoken communication skills in French and English are required.
  • Leadership, mentoring, and problem-solving capabilities are required.
  • Experience working with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) is required.
  • The role requires the ability to lift and carry up to 23 kg (50 lb), stand and move throughout the workday, perform repetitive laboratory tasks requiring manual dexterity, wear required personal protective equipment, and work in a laboratory environment with chemical reagents, samples, and occasional odors.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a technical resource for analytical methodologies, instrumentation, and data quality.
  • Perform advanced laboratory analyses in accordance with procedures, quality standards, QA/QC requirements, and turnaround times.
  • Plan and coordinate analytical workloads and production activities.
  • Support continuous-improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, safety, and productivity.
  • Mentor and train laboratory staff on analytical techniques and best practices.
  • Operate advanced analytical instruments in accordance with standard operating procedures and QA/QC requirements.
  • Perform instrument setup, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
  • Support instrument and method development, validation, and optimization.
  • Coordinate external service providers for instrument maintenance and repairs.
  • Manage equipment documentation, maintenance records, and technical files.
  • Ensure compliance with quality systems and ISO-based requirements.
  • Review analytical data and investigate quality issues.
  • Support corrective actions, rechecks, audits, and quality-improvement initiatives.
  • Assist in developing and revising standard operating procedures.
  • Monitor method performance and contribute to measurement-uncertainty assessments and revalidation activities.
  • Process analytical data and perform calculations, data review, and reporting.
  • Maintain accurate technical records and laboratory documentation.
  • Prepare reagents, standards, and reference materials required for laboratory operations.
  • Deliver accurate results within established turnaround times.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience in an environmental laboratory.
  • At least three years of experience using advanced analytical instrumentation such as ICP-MS, ion chromatography (IC), GC-MS, flow injection analysis (FIA), or automated colorimetric analyzers.
  • Experience working within ISO/IEC 17025 quality systems.

About the Company

ALS Global

Global testing solutions with data-driven insights

ALS Global provides testing services to clients across many industries worldwide. It uses state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies to perform comprehensive tests, with international teams delivering high-quality services and personalized solutions backed by local expertise. The company helps clients turn data into actionable insights to improve safety and health outcomes. Compared with competitors, ALS Global combines a global footprint with local knowledge and tailored approaches, offering data-driven results rather than one-size-fits-all offerings. The goal is to enable a safer and healthier world by applying rigorous testing, analytics, and domain experience to client needs.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Brisbane QLD, Australia
Founded
1863

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