Certified Group is committed to partnering with customers to deliver innovative scientific solutions and expertise – So The World Can Trust In What It Consumes™. Our network of 30+ North American and European laboratories serves the food & beverage, dietary supplements, cosmetics, OTC, tobacco/nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.

Our Brands

Certified Group is comprised of a set of specialized brands that collectively deliver laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services across highly regulated industries:

Certified Laboratories – Provides comprehensive analytical and microbiological testing, primarily supporting food, beverage, cosmetics, OTC, and dietary supplement industries.
Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) – A leading network of ISO-accredited laboratories across North America, focused on food safety testing, operational support, and technical services for the food industry.
Labstat – A global leader in contract research and testing for nicotine, tobacco, cannabis, hemp, and next-generation products, with deep expertise in analytical chemistry and toxicology.
EAS Consulting Group – A regulatory consulting firm offering expert guidance, training, and auditing support across FDA, USDA, and other regulated sectors, powered by a large network of independent advisors.
FSNS Certification & Audit – Provides accredited third-party auditing and certification services, including food safety, animal welfare, and GMP programs.

Lab Tech 1

We currently, we have an opening for a Lab Technician I . Reporting to the Support Services Manager. Primary tasks include the organization of day-to-day activity of the group: ensuring that the instruments are in good working condition, assigning tests to be done on instruments based on workload, monitoring the progress of data completion, providing status updates for projects and communicating any delays or issues that may impact meeting project deadlines.

The Lab Technician 1 is responsible for performing and recording the physical measurements for the cigarettes and/or other tobacco related products prior to testing, this includes whole tobacco.

Primary responsibilities of the job:

Mark, block and pull the cigarettes according to the Pull Sheets and the RPTS Pull Sheets.
Sign out the product, count and record daily the cigarettes during smoking.
Store and record inventory of the product after the project is reported.
Destroy and discard the product as per the process.
Record the physical measurements of cigarettes.
Prepare Whole Tobacco sample prior analytical testing (as required).
Re-bag and label the cigarettes after the testing is complete.
Read protocol for projects including the weekly schedule to understand the testing requirements.
Perform e-work duties as per requirements and process.
Use instrumentation as required.
Implement the Laboratory Quality Policy and perform their duties in accordance to existing project specific requirements, current Test Methods, study plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Compliance to Health & Safety policies and procedures and wear required Personal Protective equipment at all times.
Ensure that the equipment is calibrated, ready to use.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum High school education or equivalent experience.
Diploma/Degree (Laboratory Technician),is considered an asset.

What we Offer:

Competitive wages
Benefits
RRSP Matching
TFSA’s
Training Programs
Social events

Labstat values a diverse workforce.

Labstat values Equal Opportunity and embraces diversity. Begin a dynamic and rewarding career by becoming a member of Labstat’s team of professionals!

Labstat is committed to meeting the accessibility requirements under the AODA and we invite applicants to contact us for specific requirements.

The compensation details provided below reflect the expected pay range for this role, based on the selected compensation structure and applicable guidelines. Actual pay within this range may vary depending on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. Additional components of total rewards—such as bonuses, benefits, or incentives—may also apply where applicable.

Salary Range for Pay Transparency

$18—$19 CAD

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