Lab Technician

1 week ago


Calgary Alberta, Calgary region, Canada OSP Microcheck Full time

Fuel Your Career with Innovation and Ignite the Future of Energy

OSP Microcheck is currently seeking a skilled Lab Technician who thrives in fast-paced, highly innovative environments and is eager to make a real impact. Join our team in producing cutting-edge products that drive the energy sector forward. If you are detail-oriented, passionate about science, and excited to work with state-of-the-art equipment, this opportunity might be right for you

Reporting to the Microbial Services Manager, and based at OSP’s Calgary Technical Centre, the Lab Technician will perform an integral role within the LifeCheck microbial testing product line. This position will be responsible for conducting microbial testing as requested by OSP clients, report writing, contributing to external scientific content, and various other client driven technical assignments.

As our Lab Technician, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Laboratory testing in support of OSP’s LifeCheck service offering. Laboratory tasks will include (but are not limited to):
  • General housekeeping and laboratory information management (LIMS)
  • ATP testing
  • Biocide efficacy testing
  • Microbial DNA extraction
  • qPCR
  • Targeted amplicon (gene) sequencing
  • Recording and interpreting data
  • Preparing client-facing technical reports in a timely and accurate manner
  • Assisting clients and internal sales with technical questions
  • Maintaining and aiding in the development of standard operating procedures and lab practices
  • Assisting in the development and enhancement of OSP IP, technology and service offerings
  • Commitment to health and safety

To be successful in this role, your resume will outline the following qualifications:

  • Diploma, Undergraduate or Graduate degree in a life sciences related field, with strong preference given to candidates with training in microbiology. Candidates with an education in chemistry will also be considered.
  • Experience in molecular microbiological test methods (nucleic acid extraction, PCR, etc.)
  • Proficiency in lab testing including aseptic techniques
  • Experience with oilfield chemistry and its applications
  • Related experience in the oil and gas industry is an asset
  • Strong competence in technical writing
  • WHMIS, TDG and H2S Alive training is an asset

During the interview process, we will be assessing for the following behaviors and competencies:

  • How you display hands-on or technical understanding of the industry.
  • How you showcase any knowledge or experience with oilfield microbial practices.
  • How you highlight ambition, readiness to step up, and past achievements
  • Your emphasis collaborative leadership skills and adaptability in reporting/accountabilities.

Our Values:

  • Flexible: Support the commercial testing to cement it as a robust product line poised for growth. Embrace the unforeseen and maneuver through change.
  • Objective: Ensure brand excellence, drive ethical marketing, and enhance client engagement. Your transparent decisions drive our success.
  • Curious: Delve into market research, innovate packaging designs, and always be in the quest to optimize. Let’s learn and progress together.
  • Understood: Engage in open collaborations, aiding clients, and nurturing internal teams. Your voice matters here.
  • Stewards: Preserve our mission of sustainable growth while prioritizing the planet.

OSP Microcheck is not just a workplace; it’s where ideas flourish and leaders are made. If our values of FOCUS resonate with you, we would love to have you on board Embrace this opportunity to bring about transformative change.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter online, preferably, in one document. While we appreciate everyone who applies, only those candidates deemed qualified by the hiring managers will be contacted.



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