CEDA specializes in industrial maintenance, turnaround and environmental services and has a proud history in North America with roots extending back to 1973. Our talented and experienced team is committed to delivering world-class solutions to help our clients maximize production, mitigate risk and avoid costly outages, always with safety top of mind.

We are committed to putting the right people, in the right place, at the right time while offering an inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional development, a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, CEDA has opportunities for you!

CEDA is currently looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our team! Directly reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, this role provides technical support to the Chemical Cleaning business units across CEDA International Corporation. This position is based out of our Edmonton, Alberta office.

What we offer

• Monday to Friday shift schedule with opportunity for overtime
• Full time, year round work with opportunity for growth within the company
• Excellent benefits and matching pension contributions starting on your first day!
  • Employer paid Extended Health Care (100% drug coverage), Dental (100% Basic services coverage), and Annual Health & Wellness Spending Account

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Key Laboratory Duties:

• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to determine most effective cleaning techniques using chemical systems.
• Provide customer support to CEDA clients by discussing results, need and requirements.
• Work on developing Environmental Green formulations and procedures for chemical cleaning procedures.
• Testing and evaluating new chemicals.
• Corrosion testing on different metallurgy with different chemical solutions.
• Vapor Phase Cleaning and product development.
• Research and development.
• Designing and updating new analytical techniques for chemical analysis.
• Updating old procedures and developing new.
• Ordering reagents and equipment as required for lab.
• Developing and screening new products for practical field applications.
• Working on updating SDS’s. Ensuring all SDS is in compliance.
• Sourcing out new products.

Key Field Duties:

• Providing technical support to chemical cleaning jobs.
• Running and maintaining HACH; testing irons, silica, calcium, phosphate, chlorides, copper, nitrates, sulfates etc.
• Analytical titrations for acids, bases, oxidizers, etc.
• Trouble shooting.

Chemical Purchaser Duties:

• Order chemical for all Canadian CEDA Divisions
• On call for after-hours chemical orders
• Inventory control
• Researching for better prices and quality of chemical
• Keeping a customer/client relationship for better service
• Month end reports for the Blend Plant

Role Specifications

• Valid Class 5 license with no more than 5 demerits in last 3 years is required
• 1+ years’ of industry related experience
• 5+ years of Laboratory experience
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, or related post-secondary is required;
• Able to provide a negative result on a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
• CSTS-09 & OSSA Regional; BSO or Common Safety Orientation certification required
• Excellent computer skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Field/Industrial job site experience is an asset
• Must be comfortable with public speaking

Working Conditions:

• Ability to travel throughout Canada is required
• Ability to work and make decisions independently
• Shift work and overtime required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not intended to be an exhausted list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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