Laboratory Technician (Sudbury)

The Lab Technician assists the Research and Development Engineer and the team by working on quality control as well as research and development projects and other tasks when required. What you will be doing: Responsible for quality control testing of plant production at the designated plant including verifying samples, testing products and reporting the results. Ensure all non-conforming results are reported to the R&D Engineer or the Supervisor Responsible for performing laboratory tests for research and development projects for R&D and communicating the test results Report supplies shortage to the R&D Engineer or Supervisor and maintain lab equipment in good conditions. Perform tests for Operations with a goal of improving plant efficiency and reworking non-conforming product. Assist to the weekly meeting with the R&D Engineer and Supervisor Support the sales team by testing non-conforming products and report results to the R&D Engineer or Supervisor. Report technical results from job site data collected by the sales team Other duties as assigned Maintenance of the laboratory High school diploma. Relevant concrete laboratory or field work experience considered an asset. ACI technician certification is considered an asset. Ability to communicate (verbal and written) in French and English required Experience using Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel and the able to learn new software Attention to detail. Works well independently and without direct supervision WORKING CONDITIONS/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS Dusty and dirty environment Uniform provided Hearing protection required in some areas due to loud environment Handling of various chemicals (i.e. cementitious materials), proper respirator fit, and wear required Substantial repetitive physical effort required – ability to lift up to 30kg Safely working with or around moving machinery/equipment WHAT WE OFFER: Regular work schedule from Monday to Friday Comprehensive benefits package with “Core” plan premiums paid by the company Career development and training opportunities Life insurance, disability insurance, and wellness program Retirement plans Paid vacation and personal days! Employee discounts on Sika products Employee tuition reimbursement program Employee referral program Uniforms and safety equipment provided We will provide you with everything you need to excel in your role. You will benefit from a rare combination of autonomy and team spirit while being part of a professional team. We will entrust you with responsibilities and provide you with an environment that fosters professional development and career growth. Thereafter, we will trust you to do whatever it takes to achieve exceptional results. If you exceed expectations, we will provide you with unparalleled support, a business development team, as well as technical support experts. Sika is committed to creating a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects every individual. As an equal opportunity employer, Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, nationality, ethnic origin, or any other protected characteristic. We offer competitive salaries based on local market data as well as the workload and responsibilities associated with each position. Compensation is determined based on skills relevant to the role, as well as training and/or level of education. We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable compensation practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Sika Canada states that it uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with the initial screening of applications, in accordance with Canadian federal and provincial regulations. However, we wish to emphasize that AI does not make any final decisions and does not eliminate any candidate from the selection process. Our dedicated hiring managers and recruiters carefully review all applications to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation process. This approach combines the efficiency of AI with the expertise and judgment of our experienced recruitment team, enabling us to identify the best candidates while maintaining a human-centered hiring process. Sika is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics. We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Sika Canada discloses that we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications. However, we want to emphasize that AI does not make final decisions or eliminate candidates from consideration. Our dedicated hiring managers and recruiters carefully review all applications to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation process. This approach combines the efficiency of AI with the expertise and judgment of our experienced hiring team, allowing us to identify the best candidates while maintaining a human-centered hiring process.