CARO Analytical is an environmental and food testing laboratory, and the home of charismatic scientists driven to make the world safer and healthier. Whether it’s helping clean up contaminated sites, ensuring clean water for Canadians, or supporting food safety programs, CARO delivers the critical data that drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—’We’ve Got Chemistry,’ ‘Big Picture Sidekicks,’ and ‘Ahead of the Curve’—we foster a workplace that values collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Join CARO if you’re ready to bring your authentic self, embrace curiosity, and lead your own journey of development. In return, we are committed to cultivating a work environment where your ideas and growth matter, one where you are given the opportunity to thrive and have a meaningful impact on the world around you.
DESCRIPTION: Food Laboratory Assistant– Burnaby, BC

As a Laboratory Assistant for CARO, your main responsibilities include:

• Perform all required quality control procedures.
• Ensure that work is conducted in adherence with quality standards.
• Maintain logs and record as required by quality documents.
• Follow analytical methods in accordance with SOPs and specific study requirements.
• Prepare all required reagents, standards, reference materials, etc.
• Perform sample preparation using documented procedures. - filtration, screening, extraction, and digestion.
• Perform laboratory analyses following documented specific methods and/or procedures.
• Carry out all required record-keeping and documentation and assist in sample flow and archiving as well as data archiving.
• Dispose samples according to local regulations.
• Conduct field sampling where applicable.
• Assist to restock laboratory consumables/chemicals, and general laboratory clean-up and maintenance (when needed) and complete other administrative duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University or College degree/diploma in related discipline.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access etc.).
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Self-starting with solid follow-through and multi-tasking capabilities.
• Detail orientated & record keeping skills.
• Managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Flexible working hours (evenings and weekends) during peak periods.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lb.
  CARO Analytical Services offers attractive potential for career advancement, competitive remuneration, extended health & dental benefits, RRSP and DPSP. If you aspire to a career with a thriving, fast-paced and growing company with top quality people, consider CARO!
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events

Work Location: In perso

• Perform all required quality control procedures.
• Ensure that work is conducted in adherence with quality standards.
• Maintain logs and record as required by quality documents.
• Follow analytical methods in accordance with SOPs and specific study requirements.
• Prepare all required reagents, standards, reference materials, etc.
• Perform sample preparation using documented procedures. - filtration, screening, extraction, and digestion.
• Perform laboratory analyses following documented specific methods and/or procedures.
• Carry out all required record-keeping and documentation and assist in sample flow and archiving as well as data archiving.
• Dispose samples according to local regulations.
• Conduct field sampling where applicable.
• Assist to restock laboratory consumables/chemicals, and general laboratory clean-up and maintenance (when needed) and complete other administrative duties as directed