Environmental Laboratory Assistant

1 week ago

Guelph ON NG Z, Canada Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. Full time $45,000 - $60,000 per year

Geosyntec Consultantsabout 8 hours ago

Guelph, Ontario

Mid Level

full_time

About the role

Overview Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

SiREM, the laboratory division of Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., is the place for you As an Environmental Laboratory Assistant - University of Guelph Co-Op Student in our Guelph, Ontario location, you will have the opportunity to apply your technical (science or engineering) academic knowledge to real-world situations. We are seeking a full-time (40 hours/week) university co-op for approximately 8 to 12 months during the Winter and Spring/Summer semesters of 2026. Candidates are responsible for coordinating their own transportation to and from the office.

SiREM ), a division of Geosyntec Consultants International Inc., requires an Environmental Laboratory Assistant - Co-Op at ourGuelph, Ontario facility. SiREM provides specialized products and services focusing on the application of leading-edge technologies for the environmental remediation industry.

SiREM is looking for an outstanding candidate, who as part of a team of scientists, will support laboratory treatability studies, the growth of bioaugmentation cultures, and assist in the analysis of microorganisms critical to bioremediation of contaminated sites.

The successful applicant is an organized self-starter able to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment working toward a degree in environmental science, chemistry, microbiology, biotechnology or other related field.

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Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Reception of environmental and chemical samples;
  • Sample preparation for analytical testing (i.e. pH, redox, anion analysis by ion chromatography, volatile compound analysis by gas chromatography)/molecular genetic analyses;
  • Set up and support for bench-scale treatability studies;
  • Support for DNA extraction from environmental samples and analysis by qPCR
  • Preparation/assembly of passive samplers; and
  • General laboratory duties including inventory, ordering supplies and general housekeeping.

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

  • Currently registered in a Bachelor's university degree program in an applicable field. (required)
  • Degree focus areas are chemistry, biology, biosystems and environmental science/engineering. (preferred)
  • Experience with Microsoft Office. (preferred)
About Geosyntec Consultants

Environmental Services

Geosyntec is a consulting and engineering firm that works with private and public sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure.

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