Geological Laboratory Technician

3 days ago

Langley, Canada Vancouver Petrographics Ltd. Full time

Vancouver Petrographics Ltd. has been a leading provider of petrographic services for over 50 years. The company is known for innovation, reliability, and high-quality thin section preparation and petrographic descriptions. Vancouver Petrographics serves a diverse clientele, including mining companies, geological surveys, academic institutions, and environmental consulting firms worldwide.

This is a co-op opportunity for Fall 2025 (September-December)

**Key Responsibilities**
- Assist with sample cutting, grinding, and polishing using industry-standard and custom machinery
- Perform epoxy impregnation, mounting, and lapping of geological materials
- Prepare various types of rocks, sediments, and core samples for petrographic analysis
- Follow documented workflows to ensure sample quality and consistency
- Maintain a safe and clean workspace in compliance with lab protocols
- Support daily lab operations, including inventory and basic equipment maintenance

**Must Have Qualifications**
- **Enrolled in a recognized Co-op program at a post-secondary institution in Canada**:

- **Background in Earth Sciences, Geology, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field**:

- **Strong attention to detail and good manual dexterity**:

- **Interest in lab-based or hands-on work involving tools and machines**:

- **Ability to follow detailed instructions and quality standards**:

- **Eligible to work in Canada during the Fall 2025 term**:

- **Must be located in commutable distance to Langley, British Columbia, Canada**

**What You’ll Learn**
- Exposure to the full lifecycle of geological thin section preparation—from raw samples to microscope-ready slides
- Understanding of how sample preparation techniques impact petrographic analysis
- Practical skills in handling precision cutting, grinding, and polishing equipment
- Insights into mineralogy, petrography, and the standards of sample documentation used in academic and industrial settings
- Opportunities to shadow senior technicians and geologists, ask questions, and explore the broader geoscientific workflow

**Assets (not required)**

➕ Previous lab, workshop, or fabrication experience

➕ Familiarity with geological or mineral samples

➕ Interest in the mining, exploration, or materials analysis industries

**Job Type**: Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: $17.43-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Langley, BC V1M 3S3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Are you currently enrolled in a Co-op program at a post-secondary institution? Please give details of your college and program.
- Do you have prior experience working in a laboratory, workshop, or with hands-on technical equipment?

→ If yes, briefly describe your experience (1-2 sentences).
- Are you legally eligible to work in Canada during the Fall 2025 term?

Work Location: In person

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