CARO Analytical Services is an environmental and food testing laboratory, and the home of charismatic scientists driven to make the world safer and healthier. Whether it’s helping clean up contaminated sites, ensuring clean water for Canadians, or supporting food safety programs, CARO delivers the critical data that drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—'We’ve Got Chemistry,' 'Big Picture Sidekicks,' and 'Ahead of the Curve'—we foster a workplace that values collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Join CARO if you're ready to bring your authentic self, embrace curiosity, and lead your own journey of development. In return, we are committed to cultivating a work environment where your ideas and growth matter, one where you are given the opportunity to thrive and have a meaningful impact on the world around you.
Job Title: Laboratory Assistant - Casual Part Time
Description: The Laboratory Assistant supports daily laboratory operations by performing routine preparation, cleaning, and basic sample handling tasks. This role ensures the lab is organized, stocked, and operating efficiently while adhering to established quality and safety standards.
Role Responsibilities:
· Prepare reagents, standards, and reference materials following SOPs
· Perform basic sample preparation (e.g., filtration, drying, labeling)
· Clean and maintain laboratory glassware, equipment, and workspaces
· Maintain logs and documentation in accordance with quality requirements
· Assist with sample receipt, labeling, storage, and disposal
· Support inventory management, including restocking consumables and supplies
· Follow all laboratory safety and quality procedures
· Assist with sample archiving and general lab organization
· Support shipping and receiving of laboratory materials
· Conduct field sampling as required
· Perform general administrative and support tasks as assigned
What Success Looks Like:
· Work is completed accurately, safely, and on time
· Laboratory areas are consistently clean, organized, and well-stocked
· Documentation is complete and compliant with quality standards
· Demonstrates reliability, attention to detail, and willingness to support the team
· Effectively manages time and adapts to changing priorities
Qualifications:
· High school diploma or equivalent (post-secondary science education an asset)
· Strong organizational and communication skills
· Ability to follow SOPs and work instructions consistently
· Detail-oriented with good administrative skills
· Ability to manage time, multitask, and respond to changing work demands
· Basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel)
· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
· Ability to complete a fit test for respirator
· Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
Pay: From $18.25 per hour
Work Location: In person
