Chemistry Lab technician/ Technicien(ne) de laboratoire de chimie - NETE

Chemistry Lab technician - NETE
Weir Marine Engineering
LaSalle, QC, Canada

Permanent Part-time, Onsite work

Purpose of Role: Weir Marine Engineering currently has a challenging opportunity for a Chemistry Lab technician. This position is for a Co-op student (Part-time) with possible full time and is based at the Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE) in Montreal (LaSalle), Quebec.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct testing and analysis of Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricant (POL) samples to ASTM, ISO or CFTO standards in support of NETE Tasks.
• Develop, write, and revise Work Instructions (WI) that pertain to the instrumentation being used in the Chemistry Laboratory.
• Maintain Chemistry Laboratory equipment and update their respective maintenance records.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for candidates that have the ability to perform the objectives above.
• DEC in one of the sciences or equivalent and currently enrolled in a science field at a University.
• Bilingual (English / French) and ability to communicate effectively at all levels with peers, supervisors and clients.
• Thorough knowledge of standard MS Office software such as Outlook Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and the ability to quickly adapt to new technology and to acquire new technical skills.
• Eligible to obtain a Government of Canada security clearance, which requires Canadian citizenship and 10 years of residence in Canada (MANDATORY).

Under the Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination, new employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment, unless accommodated due to certified medical contraindications, religion, or other prohibited grounds under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.