SAIT’s Applied Research and Innovation Services department helps partners conceptualize, prototype and deliver products to market. ARIS is on the leading edge of novel technology development. As one of Canada’s top applied-research colleges, SAIT has 50,000 square feet of specialized research labs, facilities, and full-time research staff who are solely dedicated to providing the services organizations need to take their products from concept to prototype. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate from Chemical Laboratory Technology (CLT) Program or equivalent to join theCentre of Energy in Research and Clean Unconventional Technology Solutions (CERCUTS) Research Group within the Department of Applied Research and Innovation Services (ARIS) at renowned SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) Polytechnic.

The main responsibilities will be providing assistance in Applied Research projects in the areas of Natural Resources and Clean Technologies associated with produced water and waste water treatment, high temperature and pressure systems, air quality monitoring, soil remediation and development waste to value products. These projects may include experiments associated with prototyping and their functional testing, bench and pilot scale operation and various chemical testing and instrumentation using standard methods, ASTM methods, EPA methods or equivalent. This may include industry quality or environmental and regulatory compliance testing as well.

Reporting to the Laboratory Coordinator and the Project Lead the candidate will be a key team member working towards the successful set up and implementation of applied research and technology development projects while demonstrating a good understanding and implementation of applicable chemical, environmental, Pandemic and related workplace health and safety regulations.

Job classification: PROJECT COORDINATOR - P2043

Position End Date: June 30, 2024

Posting closing date: Until position is filled

 

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