Laboratory Assistant at Acuren

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laboratory Support, Sample Preparation, Mechanical Testing, Chemical Testing, Attention To Detail, Safety Practices, Equipment Handling, Physical Tasks, Standard Operating Procedures, Maintenance, Team Support, Organizational Skills, Hands-On Work, Willingness To Learn, Timely Task Completion, Work Environment Maintenance

Industry

Public Safety

Description

Position Summary Acuren is actively seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support our Engineering Department within our Edmonton, AB team. As a Lab Assistant at Acuren, you will play a key role in assisting both the Chemistry Lab and Mechanical Testing Lab through hands-on sample preparation, basic testing, and daily laboratory operations. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their technical skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment. You’ll have opportunities to learn, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop your career within a well-established engineering group. Position Details Schedule: Monday–Friday (8 hours/day) Overtime: Potential depending on workload Location: Edmonton – 18th Street Lab Start Date: ASAP Responsibilities Laboratory Support – Chemistry & Mechanical Testing Perform sample preparation and assist with routine laboratory testing Support physical/mechanical testing activities Assist with basic chemical or materials tests following established procedures Clean and maintain laboratory equipment, tools, and work areas Follow laboratory work orders and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner Learn and adhere to standard operating procedures and safety practices Operational Support Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized laboratory environment Assist with basic equipment care (wipe downs, simple maintenance, reporting issues) Work on your feet for most of the shift due to the physical nature of the role Support both the chemistry and mechanical testing teams based on workload demands Requirements Required Minimum 6 months to 1 year experience in a laboratory environment (academic or industrial) Background experience or education in a science-related field Comfortable with hands-on work, equipment handling, and physical tasks Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn Ability to work safely and follow written procedures Ability to stand for extended periods Assets Education in Materials Technology, Chemical Technology, Engineering Technology, Chemistry, or a related field Experience with sample preparation, mechanical testing, or chemical lab work Previous experience in an industrial or laboratory environment Benefits The strength of Acuren lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international publicly traded company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast. Complemented by an attractive and comprehensive total compensation package, including paid time off, employer paid benefits, RRSP + Company match, tuition grants, discounted fitness memberships and insurance offerings, employee assistance programs and more! At Acuren we commit to the principles of a respectful workplace and offer tremendous opportunities to those who wish to succeed.Join our team at Acuren and embark on a rewarding journey where you will contribute to the company's growth and success while advancing your career. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team of professionals. Company Overview As an organization, our strength comes from the ability to embody our core values - People First, Integrity Always, Pride In Our Work, and Growth Together. None of these values is more important than People First, and we are honored that our people decided the company is worthy of being included in the Forbes 2024 and 2025 List of Canada's Best Employers. Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 5,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality, and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request. The company utilizes AI enabled tools to organize candidate responses. These tools may be used in the screening or assessment of applicants.

Responsibilities

The Laboratory Assistant will assist in sample preparation and routine laboratory testing for both the Chemistry Lab and Mechanical Testing Lab. Responsibilities include maintaining laboratory equipment, following safety practices, and supporting daily laboratory operations.