Chemistry Laboratory Technician

Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.

Chemistry Laboratory Technician - Summer Student

**Requisition ID**:4998**Location**:St-Laurent, Quebec, CA, H4T 1K2**Pay Type**:
**WHO IS LAFARGE?**
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

**WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?**
Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

**Position Summary**
- In close collaboration with the entire experimented Lab team, the chemistry lab Technician (summer student) supports production, sales, and product development for the Lafarge East-Canada Cement Division through laboratory work.
- Health and Safety- Respect and promote safe practices in the laboratory by adopting appropriate behaviors;
- Make sure to handle chemicals safely, respecting the environment;
- Make sure to handle laboratory equipment and mechanical devices safely.

**Responsibilities**
- Perform analyzes according to different standards such as ASTM, AASHTO, CSA and others;
- Be responsible for the proper use of the equipment;
- Respect the quality assurance program of the laboratory;
- Keep track of the data and manage data entry

**Experiences and Education**
- 1 year minimum in a College in analytical chemistry or equivalence
- Must show interest in laboratory techniques;
- Must show interest in quality control and R&D analysis.
- Technical expertise- Demonstrate good analytical and good judgmental skills;
- Demonstrate good manual dexterity;
- Proficient or interested in the following laboratory methods:

- XRF;
- Element analysis (S, Hg, C)
- Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC);
- Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA);
- Particle size analysis by laser diffraction (PSD);
- Automatic and manual titration;
- Microscopy;
- Many more.

**Skills**:
- Be stimulated by teamwork;
- Be organized and autonomous;
- Demonstrate ease of adaptation;
- Demonstrate a desire to learn;
- Honest and reliable;
- Have knowledge and skills with different operating systems (Microsoft);
- Have the ability to express themselves orally and in writing in French and English.**YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE**
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.