Company Profile

LEX Scientific Inc. is an environmental laboratory and industrial consulting firm with a head office located in Guelph, Ontario and a district office in Vernon, British Columbia. As an integrated consulting and analytical company, our diverse team of environmental and analytical professions have been providing comprehensive environmental and occupational health and safety solutions to a wide range of industrial, institutional, and governmental clients for over 40 years.

- Co-Op Position starting January 2027 4-6 month duration

Summary of Position: The Student Laboratory Analyst position entails tasks and learning opportunities in the following areas:

Radon:

- Opportunity to work in a C-NRPP certified radon analysis lab and learning about radon analysis
- Pre-processing samples and prepping alpha track slides
- Operating chemical etching bath and operating electret ion chamber measurement devices
- Operating automated microscope measurement devices for alpha track detectors

Particle Size Distribution:

- Preparing dilutions and filter membranes and slides
- Mechanical sifting of raw samples for downstream analysis
- Gravimetric analysis of samples
- Capturing images for data analysis and learning about mathematical calculations to determine distribution graphs

Mould:

- Opportunity to learn procedures in a BSL2 lab, learning to identify mould types based on spore morphology




- Bulk sample pre-processing and slide preparation and staining
- Tape lift subsamples and processing mould air-o-cell air clearance samples

Optical Analysis Projects:

- Opportunity to learn ISO 17025 accredited lab procedures, learning about polarized light microscopy and other microscope techniques and participating in complex identification projects for investigations
- Sample handling, organizing, archiving and documentation
- Pre-processing bulk building material samples, air fiber samples and preparing optical identification slides.
- Chemical colorimetric analysis of bulk materials

General Lab Operations Support:

- Preparing cleaning solutions
- Monitoring supply inventory
- Participating in laboratory maintenance routines and group meetings

Note that this is for a term starting in January 2027, 4 months and potentially extending depending on workload and candidate abilities.

Experience

Required: Careful data collection, basic math, attention to detail, and the ability to follow procedures and document results accurately are important for this role. Explicit communication and organized recordkeeping help ensure findings can be reviewed and used effectively.

Preferred: Laboratory experience, familiarity with quality control practices, and developing analysis skills are advantageous.

Pay: $17.85-$21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Student Lab Analyst - Co-Op (Guelph)
🏢 LEX Scientific
📍 Guelph