Laboratory Assistant jobs in Nova Scotia

Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo? If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest, Bureau Veritas Laboratories might be the place for you!

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Bureau Veritas is looking for an

ANALYST 1 – PARTICLE SIZE WORKSTATION

This is a Contract position to December 18, 2026

As an ANALYST 1, your responsibilities are:

Performs gravimetric analysis using a variety of laboratory instrumentation. Responsible for sample preparation and analysis of soil samples for Particle Size. Organize samples for each day based on TAT and hold time requirements. Report sample results using Excel and LIMs. Preparing reagents and documenting accordingly.

Key Accountability/Responsibilities:

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure that working records are completed and raw data is appropriately labelled.
• General housekeeping of laboratory and workstations.
• Prepare and clean glassware required for sample analysis.
• Prepare samples, sub-samples and reagents. Ensure samples, extracts and standard solutions are properly labelled and stored in the appropriate location.
• Perform simple analysis, including operation of balances and meters.
• Maintain up to date maintenance records for instrumentation.
• Meet quality and turnaround time specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analysed within holding time requirements.
• Provide supervisor with updates on workstation status including advance notification of any delays.
• Standard laboratory environment
• Availability for OT and weekend work
• Other duties as required

You are an ideal ANALYST 1 if you have [Minimum Requirements]:

• You have a Technical diploma, B.Sc. preferred
• You have knowledge of standard operating procedures and instrumental techniques

Attributes:

• Basic laboratory cleanliness skills
• Good analytical laboratory skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good multi-tasking abilities
• Good independent worker
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure to meet challenging deadlines

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection and certification services.

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Our purpose: shaping a world of trust.

Guaranteeing quality, ensuring Health and Safety, mitigating risks and improving performance as well as environmental protection and social responsibility … This is what Bureau Veritas is about, truly believing that it contributes to bettering society.

Blending performance & integrity, with ambition & humility, responsibility & openness, we are proud that our people leave a mark on what they do.

We respect our people and believe in our talents.

We empower them to leave their mark, working as a team for the benefit of our 400,000 clients across 140 countries.

We believe that leaving a mark is a true challenge and opportunity for every one of us, a sign of trust and impact, a bond with the future, a proof of growth and development.

Being part of the BV family, is more than just working, it’s being convinced that you will Leave your mark…. in shaping a world of trust.

Join our talented community of scientists and experts and apply today at https://www.bvna.com/careers

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Shaping a World of Trust