Lab Technician Co-Op

IKO Industries Ltd.

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

Please note, this posting is not for the Summer / May Co-Op term. We are looking for someone to start immediately. Current students still looking for a Winter Co-Op and recent graduates to be considered for a duration of at least 8 months, preferably 12 months.

The position supports laboratory operations by performing routine tests, maintaining equipment, assisting with laboratory projects, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare samples, reagents, and solutions for analysis according to standard procedures.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and experiments following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and relevant standards.
• Accurately record and report test results in a timely manner.
• Receive samples, record them in the database, and ensure timely shipment to the relevant plant after assessments.
• Follow all laboratory health and safety protocols and best practices and guidelines.
• Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate work to maintain efficiency and ensure timely completion of laboratory tasks.
• Coordinate with other technicians to complete tasks according to the planned schedule.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and knowledge‑sharing activities.
• Support senior technicians and scientists in ongoing projects.
• Perform any reasonable tasks and contribute to projects as directed by the manager to support laboratory operations.

Qualifications

Benefits of Employment

IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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