Full-Time

Sample Receiving Technician

Posted on 8/18/2026

AGAT Laboratories

AGAT Laboratories

501-1,000 employees

Analytical testing across environmental, industrial sectors

No salary listed

Val-d'Or, QC, Canada

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Category
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Requirements
  • Demonstrated organizational and results-oriented skills.
  • Ability to work safely under pressure with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday.
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment and follow all safety protocols.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Reliable transportation to the work site is required.
  • Manual dexterity is required.
  • No prior experience is required.
Responsibilities
  • Receive samples.
  • Sort samples.
  • Assist with operational logistics.
  • Label samples.

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 gained Arizona PFAS licensing in 2026, unlocking local premium testing revenue.
  • 2026 seminars and conference presence deepen client relationships across Canada and the U.S.
  • Revelio shows 1,263 employees in March 2026, signaling continued hiring momentum.

What critics are saying

  • Eurofins, SGS, and ALS commoditize routine testing and squeeze pricing by 2027.
  • Access Analytical and Avalon integrations still carry systems, culture, and client-retention risk.
  • Mining and oilfield spending drives volumes; a 2027 downturn would hit utilization sharply.

What makes AGAT Laboratories unique

  • AGAT Labs marked 47 years on July 27, 2026, proving durable operating depth.
  • Tempe became Arizona's only local PFAS provider using EPA Methods 533, 537.1, 1633.
  • Enhanced ECOC with WebEARTH streamlines sample submission for environmental clients.

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