Jr. Chemical Analyst

Internship – 2025+

Central Labs Ltd. is located in Red Deer, Alberta.  They are a Private Environmental Testing Laboratory that tests water, soil and oilfield wastes.  Central Labs has an opening for an intern, possibly leading to full-time position, to assist with a variety of technical and administrational tests

This position may be partially funded by a Government Program. To obtain the premium in wages (extra $8/hr), the candidate should have:

  • A Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or legally entitled to work and study in Canada.
  • Under 30 years of Age
  • Hold a Post-Secondary Degree
  • a Class 5 Drivers license or equivalent; or some very supportive means of transportation to/from work (public transportation is NOT available!)

The ideal candidate should be:

– Graduated (or near-graduated) in any combination of the following programs:

– Hard Sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Bio-Chemistry)

– be willing to relocate to Red Deer, Alberta

Benefits of the Internship Program

  • Program provides initial work experience in participants field of study
  • Many secure permanent positions within the organization post program
  • Networking opportunities for establishing lasting connections with organizations beyond reach through exposure to diverse opportunities
  • Funding enables unique opportunities: conferences, external training
  • Participants gain invaluable learning experience
  • Acquire practical, real-world experience by applying learned skills and developing new ones
  • Overcoming financial challenges for participants and employers
  • Enhancing job prospects and positioning for future success

The job description will entail:

– Term of employment will be approx. 1 year, starting approx. Apr. 07, 2025 (or shortly thereafter)

– Learning basic lab skills to prepare chemicals, perform a variety of preparation & analysis on soil, water, and oilfield wastes.

– Full training will be provided as per required skill set.

– Logistics support including sample shipping,  pickup & drop-off.

– assumed duties of emergency contact on select alternating weeks for after-hours, weekends and/or holidays, including sample preparation and/or analysis. A bonus will apply for these duties.

– when lab duties are caught up, the student may assist Quality control, marketing and promotion of the company;

– Provide various other assistance as required by the company.

Wage range is between $20 – $35 / hr., dependent on educational/hands-on experience and enthusiasm. Premiums may apply if you meet certain entry-level and/or aboriginal backgrounds.

This is your opportunity to learn some valuable laboratory and scientific skills.

Please send and e-mail with your cover letter, resume and references to: 

mgolay@c-labs.ca.  You MUST QUOTE JChm202504-WP in the subject line.