Laboratory Technologist

About the Job
The Laboratory Technologist is part of the Product Development (R&D) team and also supports Technical Service, working on both new product development and active customer projects out of the Burlington lab. This is an on-site position.

Day to day, the work is a mix of formulating experimental emulsions, running analyses and application testing on a range of instruments such as TGA, DSC, particle sizing, optical microscopy, surface tension and writing up findings that feed back to internal teams or customers. Some projects are weeks long; others need a turnaround in days. It's a hands‑on bench role with room to specialize over time.

Salary range for this position is $50,000-$60,000 based on qualifications and experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

Supporting projects by formulating and preparing experimental emulsion products and conducting the testing required to evaluate performance, working towards the development of products for new and existing applications.

Support Technical Service projects by performing, analyzing, and reporting experiments, working with the Manager of Product Development and Product Development Chemists to meet critical deadlines and support the Sales and Business Development teams.

Operate analytical equipment in the laboratory, with the expectation of becoming an expert in sophisticated instruments such as particle size analyzer, TGA, DSC, FTIR, optical microscope, and surface tension analyzer; training will be provided.

Perform standard wet‑chemistry techniques, including weighing, pipetting, and measurement of pH, viscosity, density and solids content.

Prepare technical reports summarizing laboratory work, results, and conclusions for internal and customer‑facing use.

Maintain accurate and reproducible records in the ELN and LIMS to ensure traceability and continuity of work.

Uphold laboratory health and safety standards by following protocols, identifying hazards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Here’s What You Need

2- or 3-year college diploma or 4-year undergraduate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field, or equivalent hands‑on experience from a lab setting.

1–2 years of lab or production experience in a chemistry, chemical engineering, chemical industry setting or similar discipline. Equivalent educational experience will count towards the years of experience (such as, CO‑OP experience or experience while in school with chemistry, chemical engineering, or related discipline).

Proficiency in standard laboratory techniques, including weighing, pipetting, and measurement of pH, viscosity, and solids content.

Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to verifying work and maintaining accurate records.

Self‑starter mindset, ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment in seeking guidance when appropriate.

Working knowledge of basic statistics.

What’s in it for you

You become part of a team you can count on.

A comprehensive total rewards package and benefits to support your wellbeing.

Leaders who support your growth and success.

Flexible work policies and strong work‑life balance.

Give back to our communities with two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events.

At Walker, your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment we’d love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all ethnicities, race, religions, gender identities and expression, Indigenous communities, and persons with disabilities.

Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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