Quality Lab Co-op

Location: 8800 Glenlyon Pkwy, Burnaby, British Columbia

Career Level: Technical Level 0

Co-op Term: January 2026 - August 2026

Who are we?

Svante is a rapidly growing clean energy technology company making commercial-scale carbon capture and removal a reality and enabling global industries to play offense in the fight against climate change that will accelerate the global transition to a lower-carbon economy.

The growing success of our company is owed to our commitment to our people, our emphasis on our values, and our innovative technology. Passion is put into what we do every day.

Purpose of the Role:

As the Quality Lab Co-op, you will support the quality control functions of the R&D lab and of the Coating Team by collaborating in the management of inventory, maintaining chemicals and materials, performing quality checks, calibrating equipment, and ensuring general lab upkeep and organization as well as cleaning.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• You are pursuing a science-related discipline.
• You have previous experience in a lab setting.
• You have programming experience and interest.
• You have an understanding and experience of databases.
• You are familiar with laboratory equipment, calibration procedures, and inventory management practices.
  
  

What Success looks like in this role:

• You will enhance data systems by improving the Coating’s Group database, cleaning and organizing data, and retrieving missing information as needed—with potential to scale to a more advanced build.
• You will manage inventory of chemicals, substrates, and lab supplies, ensuring accurate documentation, proper storage, and compliance with WHMIS and safety policies.
• You will maintain equipment through routine calibration and troubleshooting, while keeping detailed logs and coordinating external servicing when required.
• You will uphold quality standards by conducting regular checks on materials and products, documenting results, and collaborating with the team to resolve discrepancies.
• You will support lab operations by keeping the workspace clean and safe, handling shipments, and assisting with setup and teardown of equipment.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Svante is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. All Svante employees share in the responsibility for assuring that, by our personal actions, the policies are effective. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Pay Equity Statement

Svante believes in pay equity, fairness and transparency, and so we include a salary range within the job posting. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

The actual salary offered to the final candidate is based on the salary range shown, and will vary depending on the candidate's relative experience, qualifications, and anticipated level of performance. We assess all candidates individually and strive to offer competitive and equitable compensation packages.