Research And Development Scientist

About Actlabs

Actlabs is a global leader in laboratory analytical services with over 35 years of experience serving a wide range of industries, including mining, environment, agriculture, cannabis, health, life sciences, petroleum, and more. With a strong presence in Canada and internationally, we invest in cutting-edge technologies and innovative methods to continually advance the sectors we serve. At Actlabs, we value the professional and personal development of our team. Join a fast-growing company at the forefront of applied science, where your contributions truly make a difference.

About the Role

As an R&D Scientist with Actlabs, you will use your education, experience, logic, and creativity to help Actlabs continually improve quality, turnaround time, and cost of sample analysis with an eye on driving additional value to our clients. Working closely with R&D staff and production personnel you will help to formulate R&D strategy and priorities, implement, and manage R&D projects helping to drive continual improvement in all our processes. This position will be working in person at our Global Headquarters in Ancaster, Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Perform research and development so as to improve quality, turnaround time and costs of Actlabs’ methods and processes
• Research and development of new scientific processes, author SOPs for those processes, execute method validation and author validation report
• Formulate research strategy on R&D projects and oversee technicians in the execution of the experiments
• Technical improvement of current scientific processes and subsequent updating of SOPs and validation
• Provide technical training and guidance to technicians and managers with related competence testing
• Interface between QA and Operations - Oversee root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action of data analyst and process owners
• Provide technical support to Actlabs’ network of laboratories (domestic and international)
• Evaluate the adequacy of current and new equipment
• Analyze data and generate final reports for non-routine projects to be issued to clients.
• Prepare and follow quality control procedures to meet SCC accreditation requirements under ISO / IEC 17025 and SCC RGs
• Maintain a safe, clean and efficient work environment in accordance with policies and procedures

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Diversity & Inclusion at Actlabs

Actlabs is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful environment for all. Every application will be reviewed fairly and equitably. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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