Job Description

Agilus is recruiting for a Lab Technician in the Agriculture sector in Lloydminster, Alberta. The QC Technician is accountable for ensuring the integrity of our product throughout the manufacturing process. This position will require the ability to utilize standardized techniques and operating procedures in order to conduct and analyze tests on sensitive samples. This position requires complete awareness of and adherence to applicable hazardous chemical safety practices and other process and equipment safety procedures. This position plays in active role in ensuring individual and overall plant compliance with environmental, health and safety policies. A typical day:

• Ensure all safety procedures and practices are followed.
• Perform all applicable analytical tests on in-process and finished products in a precise and timely manner.
• Organize and store all chemical substances, fluids and compressed gases according to safety instructions.
• Maintain all laboratory equipment and be able to troubleshoot any problems, taking corrective action when necessary.
• Communicate with other departments as necessary (in person, radio, email and telephone).
• Perform all duties in manner consistent with environmental, health and safety policies and objectives.
• Participate in meetings and training sessions regarding production, operations and environmental, health and safety.

Successful candidates will have:

• High School Diploma or GED required, Associates in an applied science preferred
• Position requires basic computer operation skills, i.e. use of "point and click" programs, MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook, OneNote), and different software programs for the instruments.
• Must be capable of working in confined spaces and from heights, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, and able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly (ex. Moving a gas cylinder)
• Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time while performing job duties.
• Must be able to handle dangerous chemicals in a safe manner
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Employees in this position may be exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job. If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager.

Total rewards:

• Competitive Compensation
• Schedule Monday to Friday onsite - 7am-3pm shifts
• Lloydminster location
• Contract until Sept 19, 2026

Interested? Please apply directly online Agilus would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive; we may only be able to respond directly to those candidates being selected for an interview.We encourage you to visit agilus.ca regularly or subscribe to our email alerts at as new exciting employment opportunities become available daily.
Job Code 149797

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