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Laboratory Instrumentation Technologist Jobs in Calgary, Alberta, Canada at Summit Nanotech
Title: Laboratory Instrumentation Technologist
Company: Summit Nanotech
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Laboratory Instrumentation Technologist
Team: Analytical Applications & Development
Location: Calgary/In person
About Us
Summit Nanotech is a venture-backed lithium extraction company unlocking sustainable access to the lithium the world needs to power the energy transition. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, we’ve developed proprietary Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology that helps project developers in Argentina, Chile, and the U.S. produce lithium more economically and responsibly. Recognized by the Cleantech Group as one of the Top 100 Global Cleantech Startups in both 2024 and 2025, Summit is shaping the future of critical mineral supply.
To learn more about us, visit our website or LinkedIn.
Summary
We are seeking an energetic, detail-oriented Laboratory Instrumentation Technologist with a background in chemistry. Reporting to the Analytical Applications & Development Manager, this role will be focused on operating chemical laboratory instrumentation and reporting results.
The successful candidate is collaborative, organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate instrumentation such as ICP-OES, XRD, IC, Surface Area Analyzer, Discrete Analyzer, Auto-Titrator, etc. processing samples and reporting results within turn-around expectations.
- Perform and maintain accurate records of troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on laboratory instrumentation.
- Ensure adequate supply of stock solutions, reagents, consumables, and spare parts are maintained to prevent delays in sample turn-around times.
- Accurately prepare standards/calibration solutions, reagents, and samples.
- Meet high standards of quality to ensure validity of analyses.
- Maintain a tidy, organized work area and contribute to general lab cleanliness, including safe waste disposal practices.
- Contribute to authoring, updating, and revising standard operating procedures, safe job procedures, and job hazard assessments for laboratory instrumentation and analysis methods.
- Assist with the identification, evaluation, and control of laboratory hazards and follow safety regulations.
Skills and Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience:
- A post-secondary degree (B.Sc.) or diploma in Chemistry
- A focus on analytical chemistry and one or more years of experience working in a chemical laboratory setting would be an asset.
Core Competencies
- Familiarity with general wet chemistry methods (e.g., pipetting, dilutions, preparation of standards and good laboratory practices).
- Experience operating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation.
- Ability to multi-task and operate several projects/tasks in parallel. As this is a process environment, workloads may change depending on priority.
- Attention to detail and a passion for excellence.
- Capable of safely lifting 10 kg on a frequent basis.
- Effective and open communication.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly motivated self-starter, able to work well independently.
- Collaborate effectively with high energy in a team environment.
- Fluency in English both spoken and written.
This is a permanent, full-time, in-person position based out of NE Calgary – local candidates are preferred as relocation assistance will not be provided for this role.
Summit fosters a collaborative, low‑ego culture where ideas are valued and you can actually have an impact. We maintain a welcoming, dog‑friendly office that reflects its people‑first approach and supportive workplace culture. With a healthy time off program, equity participation, and regular exposure to leadership, working here is more than just a pay cheque. If you enjoy building, learning, and having a say in how things are done, you’ll feel right at home.
Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted for further steps in the hiring process.
