LCS Laboratory Inc. is seeking an experienced Analytical Chemist to join our growing team in an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory. We specialize in analytical testing services for industrial hygiene, environmental, and materials analysis.

Learn more about us at: www.lcslaboratory.com

Position Summary The successful candidate will perform chemical analyses using a variety of analytical techniques and instrumentation, support method development and validation projects, maintain laboratory quality systems, and contribute to the continuous improvement of laboratory operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Chemistry
- Degrees in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related disciplines will not be considered for this position.
- Minimum 3 years of post-graduate analytical chemistry experience in a commercial, industrial, environmental, or testing laboratory located in Canada.
- Co-op placements, internships, and academic laboratory experience do not qualify toward the experience requirement.
- Practical hands-on experience with:
- Gas Chromatography (GC)
- High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
- Spectroscopic techniques
- Strong instrument maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and technical problem-solving skills.
- Strong written communication and technical report-writing abilities.

Primary Responsibilities
- Perform analytical testing of industrial hygiene samples, bulk asbestos materials, and other bulk material samples using established laboratory methods.
- Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation, including chromatographs, spectrometers, microscopes, and wet chemistry systems.
- Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods.
- Perform instrument calibration, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Prepare, review, and interpret analytical data.




- Write and issue laboratory reports and technical documentation.
- Maintain quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) records in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
- Review laboratory reports and analytical results prepared by other laboratory personnel.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and laboratory accreditation activities.
- Follow laboratory safety procedures and quality management system requirements.

Resume Submission Requirements To be considered, applicants must include the following information in their resume:
- A detailed list of all analytical techniques and instrumentation with which they have practical experience.
- The number of years of post-graduate professional experience for each technique and instrument listed.
- A summary of instrument maintenance and troubleshooting experience, including the types of instruments serviced.
- Examples of analytical methods developed, optimized, or validated, if applicable.

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory.
- Experience with industrial hygiene, environmental, asbestos, or materials testing.
- Experience with method validation and quality system documentation.
- Knowledge of laboratory accreditation requirements and QA/QC practices.

Only candidates who meet the stated education and experience requirements will be contacted for an interview.

LCS Laboratory Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- In office parking
- Vision care

Application question(s):
- Are you located within 100 km from London Ontario?
- Are you located within driving distance from London Ontario?

Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:
- GC-FID: 3 years (required)
- HPLC: 3 years (required)
- FTIR: 1 year (required)
- Analytical laboratory: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Analytical Chemist (London)
🏢 LCS Laboratory
📍 London