Contract Lab Technologist

Job Description

Cenovus Energy is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Lab Technologist to support laboratory operations at our oil sands facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting, testing, and analyzing oil, gas, and water samples, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring accurate and reliable results that support safe and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine analysis of oil, gas, and water samples using established laboratory procedures.
• Conduct sample collection and field sampling activities as required.
• Enter, verify, and maintain laboratory data and test results.
• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Perform and document daily Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) activities.
• Ensure testing is completed in accordance with approved laboratory procedures and standards.
• Maintain laboratory chemicals, reference standards, consumables, and inventory levels.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, calibration logs, and supporting documentation.
• Identify and report safety, environmental, equipment, or process concerns.
• Support investigation and troubleshooting of sample, process, and instrument-related issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and other laboratory personnel to support facility requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• Experience performing routine analytical testing in an industrial setting.
• Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, testing procedures, and equipment maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and safe work practices.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada.

Desired

• Experience in oil sands, SAGD, refinery, petrochemical, or energy-industry laboratory environments.
• Experience analyzing oil, water, and gas samples.
• Experience with QA/QC programs and laboratory quality systems.
• Experience with sample collection and field sampling activities.
• Familiarity with ASTM and other laboratory testing standards.

Qualifications