Full-Time

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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
Quality Assurance (QA)

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Requirements
  • Post-secondary education with a degree or diploma in Science.
  • At least 2 years of laboratory experience and basic laboratory skills, along with familiarity with laboratory processes.
  • Intermediate computer skills.
  • Ability to stand, sit, and lift throughout the shift in a laboratory environment.
  • Manual dexterity to perform repetitive tasks.
  • Personal protective equipment is required where applicable.
Responsibilities
  • Perform basic laboratory procedures, including preparation of samples, reagents, and calibration solutions.
  • Provide general laboratory support, including washing glassware, cleaning workstations, and waste disposal.
  • Calibrate, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot instruments.
  • Compile, verify, and validate accurate data records.
  • Meet quality assurance and turnaround specifications.
  • Follow all Quality Control and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Report results.
  • Perform basic analysis.
  • Assist with administrative and basic laboratory activities under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor.
  • Be available to work weekends.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry or gas chromatography–flame ionization detection instrumentation.
  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work positively in a fast-paced environment.

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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