Analytical Lab Technician I

The pay range for this role $40,000 to $50,000 CAD, with final compensation being determined based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, job-related knowledge, and internal equity. Where applicable, location and market data may also influence the final offer.  

Total rewards that reflect how much we value the people building this Company: bonus + stock options, comprehensive health and wellness coverage, retirement savings, parental leave top-ups, paid time off, and a culture that celebrates growth and recognizes great work. We move fast, and we want you energized for it, not burned out by it.

About Vive 

Vive is a high-growth trajectory, sustainable agtech firm founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mississauga, ON. Our Made in Canada, patented Allosperse® delivery technology helps farmers do more with less. By bringing the power of Precision Chemistry™ to agriculture, Vive is connecting the lab to the field, enabling growers to cut costs and reduce their environmental footprint. We are fully commercial with established distribution across the US, and our products were used in USA and Canada on over 2.3 million acres in 2025, with total treated acreage growing at 149% per year on average.

We were recently selected as part of the inaugural cohort of the Government of Canada’s Global Hypergrowth Project, and we are well on our way to becoming Canada’s leading anchor agtech firm. We’ve received several awards for culture and innovation, been named the SDTC Changemaker of the Year, and ranked #196 on the list of the fastest-growing companies in the Americas. With over 100+ patents, and a vision of having a Vive solution on every acre, we’re looking for passionate, growth-minded individuals to join us on our journey!

At Vive, our core values are the foundation of everything we do and are a guiding force for all the exciting and unique experiences you will have when working with us.

• We are grower-focused
• We succeed through collective genius
• We are building something real
• We are confident and adaptive owners 
• We are data-driven

If you’re looking to build something real with a team of smart, confident and adaptive owners (and like to have LOTS of fun along the way), keep reading to learn more about the Analytical Lab Technician I role and the role you will play in helping us reach our goals!

Mission

Your core mission as Analytical Lab Technician I in the Technology Department is to provide operational and technical support to the Quality & Analytical team with a focus on tasks and processes that are well understood and normally have standard procedures to follow.

You will deliver on this mission by:

1. Setting up and performing routine QC and analytical testing according to established Vive methods, industry guidelines, SOPs, or direction from senior staff.
2. Supporting product development and commercial production testing through careful attention to detail, thorough documentation, and consistent data integrity.
3. Performing calculations, making detailed observations, and collecting complete, reliable, and high-quality QC and analytical data.
4. Maintaining up-to-date working records, such as lab notebooks and sample reports, by accurately uploading, entering, organizing, and summarizing experimental data.
5. Maintaining a clean and safe laboratory environment while demonstrating corporate values in the performance of work and interactions with others.
6. Adhering to local, provincial, and federal legislation pertaining to company employment and health and safety
7. Demonstrating corporate values in the performance of the work and interactions with others.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities 

• Perform routine analytical testing of pesticide formulations, raw materials, and in-process samples in accordance with established SOPs and recognized industry methods, including CIPAC, FAO, and EPA guidelines.
• Prepare samples and solutions required for analytical testing and laboratory operations.
• Generate reliable analytical results through accurate execution of test methods and calculations
• Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date laboratory records by entering, uploading, reviewing, organizing, and summarizing analytical data, observations, and results in laboratory notebooks, databases, and reporting systems.
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail by documenting observations, identifying anomalies, and ensuring the traceability and quality of analytical data.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment through routine housekeeping, equipment cleaning, and proper management of laboratory materials and waste.
• Safely handle laboratory samples and materials, including the routine lifting, carrying, shaking, pouring, and cleaning of containers weighing up to 10 kg.
• Assist in receiving, labeling, storing, and shipping laboratory samples and materials as required.
• Follow all laboratory safety procedures, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform other job-related duties, as necessary.

Skills & Experiences 

• College diploma with 0‐3 years of experience in an applicable field (Chemistry, Biology or similar)
• Excellent time-management and priority setting skills
• Good computer skills including proficiency with spreadsheets and MS Office programs
• Self‐motivated and able to adapt to changing business requirements
• Comfortable using a ladder and able to lift 50 lbs