Laboratory Technician B - GCMS

Your future is bright at AGAT!

At AGAT Laboratories, we are the next step in your career! By joining AGAT, you become part of a dynamic, purpose-driven team that fosters innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. Our dedicated professionals come together every day with passion and determination, leveraging cutting-edge science to deliver solutions that drive progress and create a more sustainable, healthier world.

What you will be doing:

• Operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot assigned analytical instrumentation, specifically GC/MS and GC-FID.
• Process and analyze geological samples (including oils, core samples, cuttings, and soils) for testing, such as biomarker analysis and other compositional workflows.
• Execute physical and chemical preparation of sample materials via cleaning, grinding, extraction, weighing, and washing.
• With assistance from senior laboratory personnel and lab management, implement and manage a preventative maintenance program to ensure optimal equipment readiness.
• With assistance from senior laboratory personnel and lab management, develop, follow, and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure all QA/QC objectives are met.
• Compile, verify, and validate accurate analytical data records.
• Report laboratory results clearly and efficiently to the broader team.
• Help manage laboratory inventory, track consumables, and assist with ordering supplies.
• Ensure strict adherence to lab safety protocols, including the proper handling and disposal of hazardous chemical waste.
• Perform other related laboratory duties as assigned.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to safely lift and move up to 30-50 lbs and stand for extended periods at a lab bench.
• Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a tight-knit scientific team.

• Technical diploma or degree in Chemistry, Geochemistry, Geology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Hands-on experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting GC/MS instrumentation.
• Familiarity with associated organic extractions, separations, column chemistry, and the use of various solvent types.
• Practical experience using analytical labware, including extraction columns and Soxhlet apparatuses.
• High degree of comfort and strict adherence to safety standards when handling hazardous chemicals, including halogenated solvents (e.g., dichloromethane, chloroform), organic solvents, and high-concentration acids.
• Knowledge of chromatographic processing software (e.g., Agilent MassHunter) is a strong asset.
• Proficiency in Excel, data management, and accurate scientific record-keeping.
• Strong mechanical aptitude for instrument repair and routine maintenance.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, adapt to changing workflows, and meet deliverables within a fast-paced working environment.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision care.
• Paid vacation and flexible sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Long-term disability and life insurance.
• Professional development opportunities.