Laboratory Assistant

Location: Pickering, Ontario, on-site
Language: Strong written and spoken English communication skills
Duration: 2-month contract, with possibility of extension 

About the Opportunity
We’re hiring a Laboratory Assistant for a full-time temporary opportunity within the municipal services sector. Based on-site in Pickering, you’ll play an important role in keeping day-to-day laboratory operations organized, accurate, and responsive while supporting the processing and tracking of samples.

Working alongside laboratory professionals and supporting both internal and external clients, you’ll help ensure samples, records, equipment monitoring, and administrative processes are handled with care. This is a great opportunity to build hands-on experience in a regulated laboratory environment where accuracy, teamwork, and reliable service matter.

What’s In It for You
You’ll gain practical exposure to laboratory operations, quality assurance processes, and specialized information management systems while working with an experienced team. It’s an opportunity to strengthen your technical and administrative skills in a collaborative environment that values organization, safety, and attention to detail.

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll receive and process laboratory samples using the Lab Information Management System (LIMS) while following applicable regulatory guidelines.
• You’ll respond to customer inquiries and coordinate the shipping and receiving of sampling containers and documentation.
• You’ll monitor and record temperatures for equipment used in sample storage.
• You’ll process financial transactions related to laboratory testing and purchasing activities.
• You’ll ensure processed samples are disposed of according to established laboratory procedures.
• You’ll support general administrative activities, including data entry, documentation, and records management.

Skills and Qualifications
• 6+ months of related work experience, ideally within a laboratory, water quality, or environmental services setting.
• A post-secondary certificate in Water Quality or a related environmental services field.
• Familiarity with laboratory testing services and scientific terminology related to microbiology and chemistry.
• Understanding of Laboratory Quality Assurance standards, Health & Safety policies, purchasing processes, and records management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, plus familiarity with LIMS, FIMS, RIM, and HCM systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.