Chemistry Technologist

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Job Title:

Chemistry Technologist
Job

Requisition
Ministry:
Agriculture and Irrigation

Location:

Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:
Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage:
Temporary for 9-18 months. (Two positions)
Scope:
Open competition
Closing Date:
October 19, 2026
Classification:
Technologies 4
Salary: $2,516.23 to $3,295.45 bi-weekly ($65,674-$86,011/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation is responsible for the policies, legislation, regulations, programs, and services that enable Alberta’s agriculture and food sectors to flourish and contribute to Alberta’s economic recovery and growth. The ministry’s role is diverse, ranging from food safety and industry growth and diversification to increasing investment and supporting growth in rural Alberta.

The
Agri-Food Assurance Section
operates laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 that provide laboratory analyses in support of animal health outbreaks and disease response, surveillance programs, export requirements and market access. Additional activities include outreach to provincially licensed meat and dairy facilities and conducting food and food safety policy analysis.

Are you passionate about science and making a real impact? Join a team at the forefront of food safety, where your laboratory expertise helps ensure Alberta’s agricultural and food products meet the highest standards of quality and safety.

In this role, you'll perform advanced testing for trace contaminants such as heavy metals, pesticides, and veterinary drug residues, contributing directly to regulatory programs, scientific innovation, and consumer confidence. Your work will help support safe food production, strengthen market access, and protect the health of Albertans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and log in client samples as required; ensure that correct tests are assigned at time of log in; carry out initial aliquoting of subsamples for various assigned analytical tests
• Conduct routine and specialized laboratory testing using wet chemistry and advanced analytical instrumentation (e.g., LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, HPLC).
• Receive, prepare, process, analyze, and accurately report sample results while maintaining complete data integrity and traceability.
• Prepare reagents, perform sample extractions and digestions, and troubleshoot analytical methods and testing processes.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 17025 quality standards through documentation, quality control activities, proficiency testing, and audit participation.
• Maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on laboratory instruments and equipment to support reliable operations.
• Contribute to method development, validation, and continuous improvement by evaluating new procedures, reviewing scientific literature, and recommending efficiencies.
• Compile, analyze, and present testing data through reports, charts, spreadsheets, and other laboratory documentation.
• Support laboratory excellence by developing SOPs, maintaining a safe and contamination-free workspace, and providing technical training and guidance to staff.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

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