Laboratory Technician - Pre-processing

Bureau Veritas is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, operating across various industries to help clients manage risk, enhance performance, and ensure compliance with quality, health and safety, environmental, and social responsibility standards. 

As an accredited certification body, Bureau Veritas attests that management systems, services, and personnel comply with specific standards, facilitating market access and enhancing brand reputation. We offer tailored services across multiple sectors, including Buildings and Infrastructure, Agri-Food, Automotive and Transport, Marine and Offshore, and Power and Utilities. Our services include laboratory and on-site analyses to verify that products and commodities meet required properties, standards, and regulations and on-site evaluations to ensure that products, services, assets, and installations are manufactured or operating as intended, thereby controlling quality and verifying compliance with regulatory requirements. 

Bureau Veritas is a “Business to Business to Society” company aiming to foster trust among businesses, public authorities, and consumers. We integrate sustainability into our core strategy, offering services that help clients navigate challenges related to safety, environmental protection, social responsibility, and product or service quality throughout the supply chain.

Who we need

Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor or Laboratory Manager, we are hiring a Laboratory Technicians to join our Environmental Laboratory team in Mississauga. As our new Laboratory Technician, you will prepare environmental samples supporting the production of accurate, defensible analytical data used in environmental monitoring and regulatory decision-making. Working in a high-volume laboratory, you will follow established laboratory procedures while contributing to the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of testing services.

This is a full-time, contract on-site role based in Mississauga, working Monday to Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m and Saturday or Sunday depending on business needs. Overtime may be available based on operational requirements.

What's in it for you

Develop specialized laboratory expertise. You will build hands-on experience in environmental sample preparation, extraction techniques, and LC/MS workflows used to detect contaminants and support environmental testing.

Make your work count. Every sample you prepare contributes to reliable environmental data that helps clients meet regulatory requirements and make informed decisions that protect people and the environment.

Grow with an experienced team. You will work alongside skilled laboratory professionals who value collaboration, quality, and continuous learning, giving you opportunities to expand your technical knowledge and strengthen your career in laboratory sciences.

Build a strong technical foundation. You will deepen your understanding of regulated laboratory environments, quality systems, analytical documentation, and standardized testing procedures while contributing ideas that improve efficiency and workflow.

How you will make an impact

• Prepare environmental samples. You will perform sample preparation, extraction, and clean-up activities following established Standard Operating Procedures to ensure samples are ready for LC/MS analysis.
• Deliver quality results. You will help produce accurate, defensible analytical data by following quality procedures, maintaining sample integrity, and ensuring work is completed within required turnaround times.
• Maintain laboratory operations. You will prepare reagents and standards, verify laboratory equipment, support routine maintenance activities, and keep work areas clean, organized, and audit-ready.
• Document with accuracy. You will maintain complete laboratory records, identify non-routine samples or procedural issues, and communicate delays or non-conformances to your supervisor to ensure traceability and compliance.
• Support continuous improvement. You will participate in training, quality initiatives, audits, and process improvements that strengthen laboratory performance and operational efficiency.
• Work safely. You will follow Bureau Veritas quality and health and safety procedures while contributing to a safe, collaborative laboratory environment.

What you bring

• The laboratory foundation. You have gained practical laboratory knowledge through education, training, experience, or a combination of these. You are comfortable following detailed laboratory procedures and understand the importance of producing accurate, reliable results.
• The technical skills. You have experience handling samples, preparing reagents, performing laboratory techniques, or working within standardized analytical processes. Experience supporting environmental testing and sample extraction would be considered an asset.
• The attention to detail. You take pride in producing high-quality work, maintaining accurate records, and consistently following quality, safety, and documentation requirements.
• The organization. You manage your time effectively, prioritize competing tasks, and maintain accuracy while working in a high-volume laboratory environment.
• The mindset. You are dependable, adaptable, and collaborative. You enjoy learning, communicate effectively with your team, and take ownership of producing quality work.

Compensation 

• This posting is for existing vacancies.
• The salary range for this role is $17.60 per hour. 
• Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support parts of the recruitment and selection process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our hiring managers and talent acquisition team.

Why join us 

At Bureau Veritas, you will be part of a global team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the world. With over 83,000 employees across 140 countries, we are committed to creating a safer, more sustainable future. Our mission goes beyond compliance—protecting lives, preserving the planet, and driving positive change. 

As a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, we embrace innovation and strive for excellence. You will work alongside passionate experts shaping the future of environmental testing. Join a team united by shared values and a commitment to building a better tomorrow. Together, we are reimagining industries and leading the way in sustainability. Apply now If you have 70 percent of what we are looking for and 100 percent authenticity and passion, express your interest here.

What you can expect from our recruitment process

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor to express your interest in the role and share your experience. The conversation will be recorded using BrightHire, an AI-powered interview platform. More details will be shared when you are invited to interview.
• An in-person interview with the hiring manager to assess your laboratory knowledge, attention to detail, and fit for the team environment.

Bureau Veritas is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, veterans, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and those who contribute to the diversification of ideas. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices. Please contact us at [email protected] if you require accommodations at any stage of the interview process.

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